Train from Bern Hbf to Thalwil
🇨🇭 Bern Hbf → 🇨🇭 Thalwil
Straight-line Distance
94 km
ENE (65.2°)
Rail Distance
~122 km
Estimated by rail
Travel Time
~56m
Express
CO2 Saved vs Flight
82.6%
19.7 kg less CO2
Environmental Comparison
Train
Express
CO2 Emissions
4.1 kg
Flight
Economy class
CO2 Emissions
23.8 kg
Taking the train saves 19.7 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)
Route Information
Requires Transfer
Stations on This Route
Journey Tips
SBB InterCity services from Bern to Zürich stop at Thalwil on the western shore of Lake Zürich; journey time is approximately 1 hour.
Scenic Highlight
Lake Zürich's western shore between Thalwil and Zürich HB is one of Switzerland's most sought-after railway views.
Booking Tip
Thalwil lies on a busy IC corridor; frequent services run every 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased on the SBB app.
Continue Your Journey
Continue from Thalwil
Also from Bern Hbf
Frequently Asked Questions
The estimated train journey from Bern Hbf to Thalwil takes approximately 56m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~122 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Bern Hbf to Thalwil is approximately 122 km (94 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bern Hbf to Thalwil emits approximately 4.1 kg of CO2, compared to 23.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 19.7 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bern Hbf to Thalwil typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Bern Hbf and Thalwil.
Train vs Flight comparison
Compare door-to-door time, CO2 and cost for Bern Hbf to Thalwil
Explore on Sister Sites
Data last updated: 2026-02-27