The cheapest and fastest trains from Thun to Zurich
Cheapest price
€47
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thun to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thun to Zurich will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
Of the 3 trains that leave Thun for Zurich on Thu, Dec 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.






Live departures
Thun to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Thun to Zurich trains for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:04 AM Thun | 1h56 | 8:00 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Thun | 1h56 | 9:00 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Thun | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Thun | 1h48 | 6:52 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thun to Zurich
Trains from Thun to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Thun to Zurich trainsSBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Thun and Zurich from €29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Thun to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thun to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Thun, which is located around 0.4 miles (729 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zurich HB, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Thun to Zurich
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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