How to get from Zurich to Thun
- 98 km as the crow flies
- 14 train departures a day with SBB
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We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Thun. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 23m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 98 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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98 km
Zurich to Thun: cheapest or fastest?
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SBB·1h 23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Search my dateDepartures from Zurich to Thun
SBB runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:02 and the last at 19:02.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 14 | 06:02 | 19:02 |
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Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Thun works
Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Thun, about 1h 23m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 23m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Thun: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Thun?
The most useful route takes about 1h 23m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zurich to Thun?
The first train with SBB leaves at 06:02 and the last at 19:02, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Thun?
14 a day with SBB, between 06:02 and 19:02.
How far is Thun from Zurich?
About 98 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Thun cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Thun?
On this route you travel with SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Thun?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026