The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Thun
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
89
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Thun will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 89 trains that leave Zurich for Thun every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 61 619 | 619
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 61 623 | 623
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619
IC 1 720 | 720 · IC 61 623 | 623
IC 8 820 | 820 · EC 973 | 973
IC 8 816 | 816 · ICE 275 | 275Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £28. 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 coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 98 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £30 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Thun train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 808 | 808 | 07:02 Zurich HB | 1h21 | 08:23 Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 07:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h39 | 08:53 Thun station | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 07:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 08:53 Thun station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 07:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 08:53 Thun station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 07:32 Zurich HB | 1h21 | 08:53 Thun station | 1 change | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 8 810 | 810 | 07:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h40 | 09:26 Thun station | 1 change | |
S 9 18931 | 18931 · IC 8 810 | 810 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 07:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h00 | 09:46 Thun station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963 | 07:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 09:23 Thun station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 8 810 | 810 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 07:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h00 | 09:46 Thun station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963 | 07:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 09:23 Thun station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 8 810 | 810 | 07:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 09:26 Thun station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 07:59 Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 09:53 Thun station | 1 change | |
IC 8 810 | 810 | 08:02 Zurich HB | 1h24 | 09:26 Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 810 | 810 · IC 61 963 | 963 | 08:02 Zurich HB | 1h21 | 09:23 Thun station | 1 change | |
IC 8 810 | 810 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 08:02 Zurich HB | 1h44 | 09:46 Thun station | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 08:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h39 | 09:53 Thun station | 1 change | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 08:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 09:53 Thun station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 08:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 09:53 Thun station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 08:32 Zurich HB | 1h21 | 09:53 Thun station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Zurich to Thun by coach or train
06 Nov
07 Nov
08 Nov
09 Nov
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
13 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
17 Nov
18 Nov
19 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Thun
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
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 £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Thun train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and 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
Most popular train connections from Zurich
More options for your journey from Zurich to Thun
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

