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 Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Thun to Lugano?

The distance between Thun and Lugano is 308 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 Olten which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 Olten 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 6280+ 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 (Trenitalia), 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 Olten
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Oltentrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 53–148
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
5h 14m
CHF 31–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Oltentrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus MarinoBus 252 / ...
4h 46m
Drive 215 km
1. Drive from Thun to Luganocar 215 km
2h 42m
CHF 34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 50m
CHF 104–249

Thun to Lugano by train

69Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Lugano via Olten in around 4h 24m.

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