Thun to Lausanne by train

Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains

Overview: trains from Thun to Lausanne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Thun to Lausanne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:29 View journey
Last train 23:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 81
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey US$36.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 49m
Train operators 108

Explore Thun to Lausanne by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Thun to Lausanne aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Thun and Lausanne

The cheapest train tickets from Thun to Lausanne start at US$36.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Thun to Lausanne is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Thun and Lausanne

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 45 trains make this journey of 81 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Thun is at 05:30 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:33.

During the weekend, 05:29 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:43 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 28 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Thun to Lausanne?

This journey covers a total of 81 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Booking Thun to Lausanne trains in advance

Booking your Thun to Lausanne tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Thun and Lausanne by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn more about train travel from Thun to Lausanne

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Thun and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Lausanne city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Thun to Lausanne

Want to know more about your journey from Thun to Lausanne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Thun and Lausanne is 81 kilometres.

230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators

Sncf Eurostar Deutsche Bahn Trenitalia National Rail ÖBB Renfe SBB
Interrail Eurail TGV Lyria Swiss Travel System Italo Iryo Alleo OUIGO RegioJet

Travellers rate us "Excellent!"

Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.