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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thun to Kandersteg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£30

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£44

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

1 h 48 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

1 h 49 m

Trains on 12 Sept

Distance

151 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thun to Kandersteg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Thun to Kandersteg will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

On Sat 12 Sept, we found 29 trains from Thun to Kandersteg, including 19 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.

C42677 · W35164
6:122h07
Gloucester station (GCR)
8:19London Paddington (PAD)
£301One-way
1 change
W35240
17:181h50
Gloucester station (GCR)
19:08London Paddington (PAD)
£311One-way
0 changes
Y41559 · C42296
18:182h01
Gloucester station (GCR)
20:19London Paddington (PAD)
£311One-way
1 change
C42299
7:111h57
Gloucester station (GCR)
9:08London Paddington (PAD)
£311One-way
0 changes
C42688 · C42288
7:382h16
Gloucester station (GCR)
9:54London Paddington (PAD)
£331One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Thun to Kandersteg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Kandersteg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £41.

Distance: 151 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Driving
£41 Average Price	£7 Average Price Cheapest	£41 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to London is a coach with an average price of £7.

This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to London:

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gloucester and London including taking a train and coach.

Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.05. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 32m 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.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Thun to Kandersteg train times

The table below shows live departures for Thun to Kandersteg trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G15478 · W35182	On time 11:40 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h05	13:45 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35229	On time 12:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h40	13:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C48911 · G15047	On time 12:43 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h01	14:44 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35231	On time 13:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h40	14:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G15479 · W35187	On time 13:38 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h06	15:44 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
G15054	On time 14:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h39	15:58 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G15480 · G15048	On time 14:40 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h01	16:41 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35236	On time 15:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h41	17:00 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G15481 · W35194	On time 15:40 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h04	17:44 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35237	On time 16:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h40	17:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C48916 · W35196	On time 16:40 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h01	18:41 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35239	On time 17:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h42	19:01 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G15443 · G14910	On time 17:50 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h47	19:37 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35241	On time 18:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h40	19:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W35242	On time 19:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h42	21:01 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G15055	On time 20:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h48	22:07 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W35247	On time 21:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h42	23:01 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
Y41556 · W34531	On time 22:28 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h11	0:39 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
Saturday 12 September
C42677 · W35164	6:12 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h07	8:19 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
C42299	7:11 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h57	9:08 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C42688 · C42288	7:38 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h16	9:54 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
C42300	8:17 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h52	10:09 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C48908 · W35174	8:41 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h13	10:54 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35224	9:18 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h51	11:09 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C42689 · W35177	9:41 Gloucester station (GCR)	2h16	11:57 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35226	10:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h48	12:07 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W35226	10:19 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h50	12:09 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W35228	11:18 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h49	13:07 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W35228	11:18 Gloucester station (GCR)	1h50	13:08 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
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Great Western Railway as well as South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Thun to Kandersteg.

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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Thun to Kandersteg.
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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Thun to Kandersteg.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Thun to Kandersteg.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Thun to Kandersteg

United Kingdom

Trains from Thun to Kandersteg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 1h 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Distance

151 km

Average train duration

2h 40m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 32m

First train

3:37

Last train

22:33

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Thun to Kandersteg trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Thun and Kandersteg from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway Duration

1h 32m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£16

Luggage included

Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

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South Western Railway

About

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average South Western Railway Duration

3h 16m

Cheapest South Western Railway Price

£46

South Western Railway frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead

Quiet zone

Learn more about South Western Railway

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration

1h 40m

Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price

£90

Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency

10 a day

Complete guide to Kandersteg

Things to do in Kandersteg

Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.

Must visit

The British Museum

World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.

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Must visit

The National Gallery

National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.

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Must visit

Victoria and Albert Museum

Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.

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Pound sterling (£)

Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range: £20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining: £80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: £3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.

Trains from Gloucester to London: Journey Details

First Great Western offers direct trains from Gloucester to London Paddington. The weekday timetable begins with an early morning service and continues with direct trains roughly every 2 hours until a final departure in the early evening. Indirect services offer an earlier first departure, later evening trains and more daytime options. These journeys involve using First Great Western services and changing at Bristol Parkway. Sunday services are generally less frequent, with a later first departure in the morning, but additional direct services in the late evening. Off-peak weekday fares are available from the 10:51 a.m. departure onwards.

Taking the Train from Gloucester

Trains from Gloucester to London depart from the cities main station situated just to the east of the centre, a short walk from the main sights. The bus station is opposite the rail terminus, across Bruton Way, with additional stops on nearby Clarence Street. The taxi rank is located close to the main station exit.

Getting into London by Train

London's appeal for visitors goes way beyond the abundance of iconic historic sites such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Cultural attractions are world-class, from the West End theatres and South Bank auditoria to the National Gallery, with one of the finest art collections in the world, and the innovative exhibitions in the Tate Modern. Trains from Gloucester to London arrive at Paddington station, located to the west of the city centre. Paddington has its own Underground stop, with connections across the city on 4 lines. Buses, and some night bus services stop on Praed Street, Eastbourne Terrace and Bishop's Bridge Road. Taxis are available from the deck above platform 12, accessible from the main station concourse.

FAQs: Thun to Kandersteg train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thun to Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Gloucester to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £41.

The train journey from Gloucester to London covers a distance of 151 km and takes approximately 1h 32m. Trains run 7 per day.

The train distance from Gloucester to London is 151 km.

The first train from Gloucester to London leaves at 3:37.

The last train from Gloucester to London departs at 22:33.

Trains from Gloucester to London run approximately 7 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gloucester to London.

Yes, there is a direct train between Gloucester and London. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

To get from Gloucester to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Gloucester to London.

The train station in Gloucester that goes to London is Gloucester station (GCR), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to London is by coach, costing approximately £5.

Booking trains from Gloucester to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Gloucester to London offers views of the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it a scenic route.

Yes, a day trip from Gloucester to London is feasible. The journey takes 1h 32m and covers 151 km. There are 6 trains per day.

In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.

For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

Yes, you can take the train from Gloucester to London.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Thun and Kandersteg

Most Thun to Kandersteg trains use the Gloucester to London Paddington station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Thun and Kandersteg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Gloucester

Arrival train stations in London

Which Thun station do trains to Kandersteg leave from?

Trains from Gloucester to London leave from Gloucester. The station is from Gloucester city centre at Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE.

GloucesterGloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre

Bus8 · 1m · £4 · every ~9 min

Gloucester train station facilities and services

Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

More about Gloucester

London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · £2 · every ~21 min

BusN118, N18 · 21m · £4 · every ~6 min

36 · 31m · £21 · every ~29 min

N205 · 32m · £4 · every ~2 min

46 · 1h 22m · £2 · every ~19 min

SubwayBakerloo · 12m · £4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.