- Must visit
Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg
An open-air museum with historic rural buildings from across Switzerland. Worth visiting for architecture, crafts and a broad picture of traditional life.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
26 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
27 m
Trains on 05 Sept
44
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thun to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thun to Interlaken will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 44 trains from Thun to Interlaken, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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.
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060
ICE 271 | 271
IC 81 806 | 806
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060
IC 61 993 | 993
IC 61 993 | 993
IC 61 991 | 991
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 20 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £18 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Interlaken:
A ferry is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Thun to Interlaken costing on average £18.
A ferry is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Interlaken costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Coach takes on average 43m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 33m versus 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Thun to Interlaken trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 61 627 | 627 | 16:54 Thun station | 0h34 | 17:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 627 | 627 | 16:54 Thun station | 0h28 | 17:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
IC 61 991 | 991 | 0:32 Thun station | 0h26 | 0:58 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 991 | 991 | 0:32 Thun station | 0h31 | 1:03 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 993 | 993 | 1:39 Thun station | 0h31 | 2:10 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 993 | 993 | 1:39 Thun station | 0h26 | 2:05 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 1 4157 | 4157 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 | 5:54 Thun station | 0h34 | 6:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 802 | 802 | 6:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 6:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 802 | 802 | 6:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 6:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 6:54 Thun station | 0h28 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 6:54 Thun station | 0h34 | 7:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 7:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 7:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 7:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1341 | 1341 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:51 Thun station | 0h30 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 1341 | 1341 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:51 Thun station | 0h35 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:54 Thun station | 0h27 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:54 Thun station | 0h32 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 8:01 Thun station | 0h47 | 8:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 8:01 Thun station | 0h42 | 8:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 8:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 8:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 8:54 Thun station | 0h34 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 8:54 Thun station | 0h28 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 9:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 9:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1343 | 1343 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:51 Thun station | 0h35 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1343 | 1343 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:51 Thun station | 0h30 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:54 Thun station | 0h32 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:54 Thun station | 0h27 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 10:01 Thun station | 0h47 | 10:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 10:01 Thun station | 0h42 | 10:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 10:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 10:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 10:54 Thun station | 0h34 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 10:54 Thun station | 0h28 | 11:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 11:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 11:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:54 Thun station | 0h32 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:54 Thun station | 0h27 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 12:01 Thun station | 0h47 | 12:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 12:01 Thun station | 0h42 | 12:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 12:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 12:24 Thun station | 0h29 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 12:54 Thun station | 0h34 | 13:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 12:54 Thun station | 0h28 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 13:24 Thun station | 0h35 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Thun to Interlaken run on average 14 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by ferry.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 35m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Interlaken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Interlaken trip today.
An open-air museum with historic rural buildings from across Switzerland. Worth visiting for architecture, crafts and a broad picture of traditional life.
A local history museum in a 17th-century timber house. Worth visiting for folk culture, regional objects and insight into life in the Bernese Oberland.
A modern museum on Swiss alpine transport and regional development. Worth visiting for railway history and its striking lakeside architecture in nearby Lucerne.
A broad meadow between Interlaken's main hotels with iconic mountain views. Worth visiting for walks, seasonal events and frequent paragliders landing nearby.
A panoramic viewpoint above Interlaken reached by funicular and short paths. Worth visiting for classic views over Lakes Thun and Brienz and the Jungfrau massif.
The historic old town beside the Aare with timber houses and small squares. Worth visiting for a quieter local atmosphere and attractive traditional streetscape.
Melted cheese with white wine and kirsch, shared with bread. A Swiss classic from the Alps and a staple winter dish in the Bernese Oberland.
Cheese melted and scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. A hearty Alpine meal long associated with mountain farming and Swiss chalet cooking.
Crisp grated potato cake, often served plain or with toppings. Originating in the Bern region, it is one of the area’s best-known traditional dishes.
Refined dining in a grand historic hotel, with seasonal Swiss and French cooking in an elegant Belle Époque atmosphere.
Historic casual venue known for Swiss dishes such as fondue and rösti in a traditional chalet-style setting near the centre.
Established restaurant serving Swiss specialities, grills and fondue with a warm rustic interior close to Höheweg.
Very high costs by Alpine standards: hotels, dining and mountain transport are pricey, though supermarkets and takeaway options help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Interlaken Ost -> Interlaken West, Interlaken
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thun to Interlaken 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 Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Thun to Interlaken trains use the Thun to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. Use this guide to compare Thun and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurant Dampfschiff, Restaurant Schlossberg
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Thun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Thun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Thun: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thun: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Freienhof, Hotel Krone Thun, Hotel Emmental.
Thun, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thun, Bahnhof.
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli. ATMs are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Ticket office support is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Basic accessibility services provided.
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