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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 14 - SFr 22 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Pilatus is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 22.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Bern, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Thun to Pilatus?

The distance between Thun and Pilatus is 101 km. The road distance is 94.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Pilatus without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Thun to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Pilatus train from?

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

Where does the Thun to Pilatus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Pilatus is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Thun to Pilatus.

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

Book your Thun to Pilatus train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 845+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Thun to Pilatus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, line 83 train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Thun to Pilatus by bus, taxi, 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.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Thun, Bahnhof to Escholzmatt, Bahnhofbus 252
2. Take the taxi from Entlebuch, Bahnhof to Pilatustaxi
3h 33m
CHF 205–256
Drive 94.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thun to Pilatuscar 94.2 km
1h 34m
CHF 15–22
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain 83
3h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Thun to Interlaken Osttrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Sarnentrain Lix / ...
4h 31m
CHF 31–46
Line 21 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thun, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus 21
2. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Sarnentrain Lix / ...
4h 52m
CHF 39–57

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 100.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Pilatus Kulm via Bern, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 3h 46m.

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