There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Thun by 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Thun
Cheapest option
Train via Domodossola
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossola
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Take the train from Domodossola to Brig
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Take the train from Brig to Thun
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Milan to Thun
Milan to Thun by train
The train journey time between Milan and Thun is around 2h 43m and covers a distance of around 235 km. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity, the Milan to Thun train service departs from Milano Centrale and arrives in Thun. Typically 19 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Thun is to train via Domodossola which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Thun is to train. Taking this option will cost €50 - €130 and takes 2h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Thun. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Milan and Thun is 187 km. The road distance is 289.6 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Thun without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €50 - €130.
The train from Milano Centrale to Thun takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Milan to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Thun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Thun is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Milan to Thun.
There are 109+ hotels available in Thun. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
- Distance: 187.3 km
- Duration: 2h 43m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Thun, Switzerland?
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Milano Centrale to Thun twice daily. Tickets cost SFr 70 - SFr 130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Brig to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- 1st Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 130
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- SFr 16 - SFr 23
- 1st Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
Train from Brig to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- SFr 13 - SFr 18
- 1st Class
- SFr 19 - SFr 28
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 11
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 11
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
Train from Brig to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
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