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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Thun takes 12h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Thun. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 6m
Duration
1,289 km
Distance
CHF 381
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain train Ic6 / ...
10h 29m
CHF 288–534

Birmingham to Thun train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Birmingham and Thun. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Thun at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 32m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 25m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 6m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 32m • 4 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 23m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSBB GmbH10h 15m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSBB GmbH10h 15m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSBB GmbH10h 15m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Thun? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Thun.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,289.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Thun, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Thun via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 29m.

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