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Compare train for Thun to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Thun to Lucerne
How to get from Thun to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thun to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717
9:04 AM 1h51 Thun station 10:55 AM Lucerne station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717
9:04 AM 1h51 Thun station 10:55 AM Lucerne station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 8 10811 | 10811 · IR 15 2511 | 2511
8:33 AM 1h28 Thun station 10:01 AM Lucerne station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715
8:04 AM 1h51 Thun station 9:55 AM Lucerne station $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465
8:34 AM 1h56 Thun station 10:30 AM Lucerne station $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 372 | 372 · S 29 8932 | 8932 · S 1 21132 | 21132
8:34 AM 2h11 Thun station 10:45 AM Lucerne station $69 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thun and Lucerne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thun station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
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