The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Thun
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Thun will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $24.
Of the 6 trains that leave Interlaken for Thun every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
PE GPX 4065 | 4065 · RE 1 4162 | 4162
IC 61 962 | 962
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 81 813 | 813
IC 81 813 | 813
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 61 962 | 962
IC 81 813 | 813
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 81 813 | 813Travel Information
Compare ferry, train and coach for Interlaken to Thun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average Price | $22 Average Price | $20 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Interlaken to Thun train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 61 962 | 962 | 7:04 am Interlaken West | 0h30 | 7:34 am Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 7:29 am Interlaken Ost | 0h34 | 8:03 am Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 7:34 am Interlaken West | 0h29 | 8:03 am Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 813 | 813 | 7:59 am Interlaken Ost | 0h35 | 8:34 am Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 813 | 813 | 8:04 am Interlaken West | 0h30 | 8:34 am Thun station | 0 changesdirect | |
PE GPX 4065 | 4065 · RE 1 4162 | 4162 | 8:07 am Interlaken Ost | 0h51 | 8:58 am Thun station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Interlaken to Thun
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Interlaken to Thun trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Interlaken and Thun from $11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Interlaken to Thun train

When departing from Interlaken, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Interlaken West, Interlaken Ost and Interlaken, West train station (Bus). When arriving in Thun, you can end your route in train stations like Thun and Thun, Bahnhof.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Interlaken West, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Thun, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Interlaken 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 Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
- 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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