The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Thun
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Thun will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 6 trains that leave Interlaken for Thun on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
PE GPX 4065 | 4065 · RE 1 4162 | 4162
IC 61 962 | 962
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 81 813 | 813
IC 81 813 | 813
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 61 962 | 962
IC 81 813 | 813
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 81 813 | 813Travel Information
Compare ferry, train, and bus for Interlaken to Thun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 20 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €18 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Interlaken to Thun train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 61 962 | 962 | 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 0h30 | 7:34 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 7:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h34 | 8:03 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 7:34 AM Interlaken West | 0h29 | 8:03 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 813 | 813 | 7:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h35 | 8:34 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 813 | 813 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 0h30 | 8:34 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PE GPX 4065 | 4065 · RE 1 4162 | 4162 | 8:07 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h51 | 8:58 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Interlaken to Thun by ferry, train, or bus
Nov 05
Nov 06
Nov 09
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 14
Nov 16
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Interlaken to Thun?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Interlaken to Thun
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Interlaken to Thun trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Interlaken and Thun from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Rhatische Bahn
BLS AG
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Interlaken to Thun

When departing from Interlaken, you have various train station options to start your route from including Interlaken West, Interlaken Ost and Interlaken, Bahnhofplatz (Ost Bahnhof). When arriving in Thun, you can end your trip in train stations like Thun, Thun, Postbrücke and Thun ThS.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Interlaken West, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Thun, located 0.6 miles (970 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Interlaken to Thun
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Dampfschiff
- Restaurant Schlossberg
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Freienhof
- Hotel Krone Thun
- Hotel Emmental
- Located in the main hall
- 320 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Bern, Zurich, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
Most popular train connections from Interlaken
More options for your journey from Interlaken to Thun
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
