The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Thun
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
19
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 €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 19 trains that leave Zurich for Thun on Wed, Nov 05, 2 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 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613
IC 81 808 | 808
IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963
IC 8 810 | 810Travel Information
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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 bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 98 km
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€56 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Thun train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 808 | 808 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 8:23 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h39 | 8:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 8:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 8:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 8:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 8 810 | 810 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h40 | 9:26 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18931 | 18931 · IC 8 810 | 810 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 7:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h00 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 9:23 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 8 810 | 810 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h00 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 9:23 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 8 810 | 810 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 9:26 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 810 | 810 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h24 | 9:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 810 | 810 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h44 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h39 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Thun
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Thun trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Thun from €30. 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

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Thun, located 0.4 miles (729 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Thun
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 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 available nearby with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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 - 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
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