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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Thun is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Thun is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Thun. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Thun via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Lugano to Thun?

The distance between Lugano and Thun is 308 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Thun without a car is to train via Olten which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Lugano to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Thun train from?

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

Where does the Lugano to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Thun is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Lugano to Thun.

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

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Where can I stay near Thun?

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Lugano to Thun - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Thun by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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

Train via Olten
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
3h 40m
CHF 52–132
Drive 214.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Thuncar 214.9 km
2h 42m
CHF 34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten Gosgerstrassebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
3h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain Ec / ...
4h 53m
CHF 39–105

Lugano to Thun by train

74Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Thun, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Thun via Olten in around 3h 40m.

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