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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Thun and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Thun to Lugano?

The distance between Thun and Lugano is 325 km. The road distance is 215 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Thun to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Lugano train from?

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

Where does the Thun to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Lugano?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5826+ hotels available in Lugano.

Thun to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Thun to Lugano 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 via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich HBIc81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
3h 47m
CHF 79–140
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
5h 12m
CHF 34–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to OltenIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiMarinoBus 252 / ...
4h 52m
Drive 215 km
1. Drive from Thun to Lugano215 km
2h 42m
CHF 35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
5h 50m
CHF 106–245

Thun to Lugano by train

115Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324.9 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 3h 47m.

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