The average train between Lugano and Thun takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Thun. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Thun at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Thun. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Thun station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Lugano to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Thun station.
Book your Lugano to Thun train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Lugano and Thun is 131.6 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Thun via Olten in around 3h 40m.