On the left between Zweilütschinen and Lutschental

Bern to Zweisimmen by train

How to take the rail journey from Bern to Zweisimmen

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From Bern to Zweisimmen by train

Journey Summary

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Zweisimmen
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Zweisimmen
Travel Time
1hr 19min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Information

Final Destination: Zweisimmen

Connect in Zweisimmen for trains operated by MOB on to Lenk and to Montreux via Gstaad

1 x train per hour

On departure from Bern the trains to heading to Zweissimen are usually joined to other trains which will be heading to Domodossola or Brig.
The two trains are then separated on arrival in Spiez.
You can use the destination info displayed on the exterior and interior of the trains to ensure that you will be seated in the correct part of the train.

Tickets

Book early and save: No*

Online bookings open: 2 months ahead of the travel date

*SBB does not offer discounted 'Supersaver Tickets' for this journey, so you won't save if you book online.

Though seat reservations are available for this journey and they cost 5 CHF per person.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
SBB *

SBB Guide

SBB is the main national rail operator in Switzerland, but tickets for journeys by the other significant operators including BLS and SOB can be be booked on the SBB website.

SBB also sells tickets for journeys to many destinations which involve a combination of SBB trains and services provided by the many independent operators who serve the Alpine resort towns.
However, if you will be making a long-distance return day trip, look out for he possibility of SaverDay passes being cheaper than tickets.

Though if you download the SBB app, booking tickets on SBB's mobile services can be simper than using the website.
Also watch out for the fact that booking international tickets can be comparatively quirky.

On this journey

Journey Features

Scenic - YesLake viewsRiver views

Good to Know

For the time being BLS typically operates its Lotschberger trains on this route, despite this route not involving a journey through the Lotschberg Tunnel.
Though the plan is for the brand new Mika trains to be introduced.

South of Thun station on a grey day South of Thun station on a grey day
To the north of Spiez in better weather To the north of Spiez in better weather
South of Wimmis the train will briefly travel through a rocky gorge South of Wimmis the train will briefly travel through a rocky gorge
South of Spiez the railway follows the River Simme through a valley South of Spiez the railway follows the River Simme through a valley
The valley opens out and provides wonderful views north of Zweissimen The valley opens out and provides wonderful views north of Zweissimen

After departure from Thun station, between there and Spiez the lovely Thunersee can be seen on the left.
The train will reverse direction on departure from Spiez and for most of the journey between there and Zweissimen the railway follows the River Simme through a dramatic valley until journey's end.
South of Wimmis station the train will briefly travel through a rocky gorge, which can be seen on the right, though south of Erlenbach the river is on the left.

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