The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Thun
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Thun will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zermatt for Thun every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 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 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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
Zermatt to Thun train times
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Thun trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:37 Zermatt | 1h54 | 08:31 Thun | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zermatt to Thun
Trains from Zermatt to Thun run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Thun trainsSBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains will get you between Zermatt and Thun from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zermatt to Thun train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt 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
Important Stations and Airports in Zermatt and Thun
- 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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