There are 4 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
1h 40mCHF 50–160Drive 150.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thuncar 150.2 km
1h 35mCHF 25–36Bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R to Interlaken Bahnhof Westbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
- Take the bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Thun, Bahnhofbus 21
3h 35mCHF 36–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Thun150.2 km
1h 35m
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun is to drive which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Thun. However, there are services departing from Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R and arriving at Thun, Bahnhof via Interlaken West, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Thun. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun is 158 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.
The train from Zürich Flughafen to Thun takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Thun, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Flughafen to Thun hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–160 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R to Thun, Bahnhof via Interlaken West, Bahnhof in around 3h 35m.
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R to Interlaken Bahnhof West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–29
- Website
- Shuttler
- Phone
- +41 33 225 13 13
- Website
- STI Bus AG
Bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Thun, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Schedules at
- STI Bus AG
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Interlaken Bahnhof West station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Thun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun.
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