What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Thun?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Thun?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Thun is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Thun?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Thun. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Bern, Bahnhof via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Thun?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Thun. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Thun?

The distance between Dortmund and Thun is 707 km. The road distance is 661.4 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Thun without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Thun without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 300.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Thun?

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Thun takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Thun bus from?

Dortmund to Thun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Thun train from?

Dortmund to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Thun?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Thun is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Dortmund to Thun bus arrive?

Dortmund to Thun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Dortmund to Thun train arrive?

Dortmund to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Thun station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Thun is 661 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Dortmund to Thun.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Thun?

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Dortmund to Thun - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Dortmund to Thun by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Thuntrain Ice
6h 50m
CHF 200–300
Fly Dortmund Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DTM - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Brig to Thuntrain
8h 16m
CHF 45–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N122
11h 12m
CHF 61–93
Drive 661.4 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Thuncar 661.4 km
5h 48m
CHF 112–161
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
6h 22m
CHF 167–456
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 3m
CHF 112–257
Train via Basel #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 5m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
6h 37m
CHF 133–325
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
6h 38m
CHF 181–355
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 44m
CHF 134–292
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
4. Take the train from Brig to Thuntrain
8h 40m
CHF 56–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 48m
CHF 197–419

Dortmund to Thun by train

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Distance: 707 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Thun, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Thun once daily. Tickets cost CHF 200–300 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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