The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Thun
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€38
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€64
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 18
153
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Thun will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 153 trains from Zurich to Thun, including 14 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 6075:19 AM1h34Zurich HB6:53 AMThun station€381One-way1 transfer
IR 70 2647 | 2647 · RE 7 4356 | 4356 · S 21 6707 | 670712:08 AM6h24Zurich HB6:32 AMThun station€391One-way2 transfers
IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 134512:06 PM1h44Zurich HB1:50 PMThun station€391One-way1 transfer
IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 134512:08 PM1h42Zurich HB1:50 PMThun station€411One-way2 transfers
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 1345 | 134511:59 AM1h51Zurich Altstetten1:50 PMThun station€411One-way1 transfer
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 6138:32 AM1h21Zurich HB9:53 AMThun station€721One-way1 transfer
IC 81 810 | 8109:02 AM1h21Zurich HB10:23 AMThun station€721One-way0 transfers
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 2718:02 AM1h21Zurich HB9:23 AMThun station€501One-way1 transfer
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 96510:02 AM1h21Zurich HB11:23 AMThun station€721One-way1 transfer
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 61710:32 AM1h21Zurich HB11:53 AMThun station€721One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Thun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. 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 €62, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 98 km
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Thun train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Thun trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 6:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 6:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h34 | 6:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h40 | 7:26 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 7:23 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 7:23 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h40 | 7:26 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · EC 61 | 61 | 5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 7:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 804 | 804 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h24 | 7:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 7:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 7:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 8:00 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 7:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h44 | 8:00 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 7:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 808 | 808 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h24 | 9:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · S 1 15131 | 15131 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h44 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 10:00 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h44 | 10:00 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 10:00 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 10:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 10:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 10:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 10:23 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 10:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 10:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 10:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 10:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 11:23 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h40 | 11:26 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 11:23 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 11:26 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 11:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 11:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 812 | 812 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h24 | 11:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 11:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h44 | 12:00 PM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 11:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 11:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 12:00 PM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 11:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 12:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 12:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 12:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 12:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 12:23 PM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 12:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 12:53 PM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 12:53 PM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 12:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 1:23 PM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h40 | 1:26 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 1:26 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 1:23 PM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 1:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 816 | 816 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h24 | 1:26 PM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 1:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · RE 1 4173 | 4173 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 2:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 · S 44 16412 | 16412 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 5h48 | 5:50 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2647 | 2647 · RE 7 4356 | 4356 · S 21 6707 | 6707 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 6h24 | 6:32 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 81 802 | 802 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 6h15 | 6:23 AM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Thun
Trains from Zurich to Thun run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Thun trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Thun from €37. 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 Zurich to Thun
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Thun 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 Thun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Thun
Most Zurich to Thun trains use the Zürich HB to Thun station pair, with some services arriving at Thun, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Thun train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Thun leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Thun station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Thun from Thun city centre
Thun train station facilities and services
Thun has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Dampfschiff, Restaurant Schlossberg
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Thun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thun: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thun: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Freienhof, Hotel Krone Thun, Hotel Emmental.
Getting to Thun, Bahnhof from Thun city centre
Thun, Bahnhof train station facilities and services
Thun, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thun, Bahnhof.
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