Tickets
Here you can purchase tickets and vouchers for BLS Lake Cruise on lakes Thun and Brienz.
Single Tickets
Line Tickets
You can buy a route ticket directly via the timetable.
Full pricelist
Day Tickets
1-day tickets for Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
| Category | Rates 2nd class | Rates 1st class |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day tickets Lakes Thun and Brienz | Full price | CHF 79.00 | CHF 119.00 |
| 1-day tickets Lakes Thun and Brienz | Half-Fare | CHF 39.50 | CHF 59.50 |
| 1-day ticket Lake Brienz | Full price | CHF 66.00 | CHF 99.00 |
| 1-day ticket Lake Brienz | Half-Fare | CHF 33.00 | CHF 49.50 |
| Kids day ticket | CHF 15.00 | CHF 24.00 |
| Dog day ticket | CHF 15.00 | CHF 15.00 |
Day class change
| Category | Price Lake Thun and Lake Brienz | Price Lake Brienz |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | CHF 40.00 | CHF 33.00 |
| Half-Fare Card | GA | CHF 20.00 | CHF 16.50 |
| Child | CHF 9.00 | CHF 9.00 |
Notes
- Included rail and bus travel: The price of the Day Tickets for Lake Thun and Lake Brienz includes the Libero Zone 750, which includes rail travel between Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost as well as the public bus network in Interlaken.
- Children's 1-day ticket: Children aged 6 to 15 years can take advantage of a special one-day travel pass. The section between Interlaken West and Interlaken East is included in the price.
Culinary cruises and events
Secure your tickets in advance!
Take advantage of advance booking for our events and special culinary cruises on Lakes Thun and Brienz, such as the fajita cruise, the burger cruise or the fondue cruise.
Combined tickets – cruise and excursions around lakes Thun and Brienz
St. Beatus Caves
Discover stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years and dive into this unique natural world beneath the earth.
Niederhorn
Combine the boat trip with an excursion to the Niederhorn and enjoy the view of the famous triumvirate of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Grandhotel Giessbach
Combine the boat trip with a 3-course menu in the historic Grandhotel Giessbach. Enjoy the combination of nostalgia and romance.
Steam Chain Brienzer Rothorn
Enjoy an experience of a special kind. Steamboat trip on Lake Brienz followed by the ascent to the Brienzer Rothorn with Switzerland's oldest steam-driven cogwheel railway.
Tickets for dogs and bicycles
Prices
| Category | Fares |
|---|---|
| Bicycle * | Half-Fare card price, maximum CHF 15.00 |
| Dog ** | Half-Fare card price, maximum CHF 15.00 |
* no reservation possible / transport cannot be guaranteed
** dog day pass and the SBB dog GA also valid. Dogs with a shoulder height of less than 30 cm may be carried free of charge, provided they are in a suitable basket or bag.
All other dogs require a valid dog ticket. For short journeys, we recommend purchasing a route ticket via the timetable; for longer journeys, the purchase of a day ticket is recommended.
Tickets for groups
For groups of 10 or more
The following specimen fares are applicable to group trips with 10 or more people in 2nd class. Holders of half-fare cards, SwissCards or SwissPasses profit from reduced fares. In order to benefit from the group rate, a reservation is mandatory.
Here you will find the reservation form and all relevant information about travelling with a group.
Fares including group rates BLS Lake Cruise
Seepass Lakes Thun and Brienz
Travel 1 year on 2 lakes in 1st class
With our Seepass products ONE, FLEX and PREMIUM, you can look forward to a whole year of unforgettable experiences on and around the lakes. Unlimited journeys in 1st class and special conditions with our partners. Advance sales for the Seepass 2026/27 will start in mid-November.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy tickets?
In spring, summer and autumn, all tickets and combination tickets are available on our boats and at the stations in Thun, Spiez, Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost as well as Brienz. During the winter months the stations remain closed. On Lake Brienz, navigation is suspended during the winter.
Day tickets & combi tickets
Culinary cruises & special offers
Route tickets
Does BLS Navigation offer multi-trip tickets?
Yes, you can purchase the multi-trip tickets at all our sales points.
What are the payment options?
Cash (CHF and EUR), EC or Post card, all major credit cards, TWINT, Reka, and BLS or SBB gift cards.
*For payments in euros, only notes up to €200 are accepted.
Are Half-Fare travelcards, GA travelcards, Junior travelcards, municipality day tickets and the Swiss Travel Pass valid?
The following season tickets are valid on scheduled cruises:
100% discount, free travel in the purchased class with
- GA travelcard
- Staff rate – general season ticket
- "Seepass" annual season ticket for Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
- Staff rate – day tickets
- 1-day travelpass for the Half-Fare travelcard
- Municipality day tickets
- Saver Day Pass SBB
- 1-day travelpass for children
- Dog day ticket/1-day travelpass for dogs
- Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex with date entered, and Swiss Transfer Ticket
- Eurail Pass and Eurail Youth Pass with date entered
- Interrail with date entered
- Berner Oberland Pass
- Junior travelcard: children up to the age of 15.99 accompanied by a parent
- Children’s Co-travelcard: children up to the age of 15.99 accompanied by the cardholder
50% discount with
- Half-Fare travelcard
- Swiss Half Fare Card
- Children (aged 6 to 15 years)
Important notes
- Validity always applies to the purchased class. For example, if you have a GA, a day ticket, or a Swiss Travel Pass for 2nd class, you need a class upgrade (surcharge) to travel in 1st class.
- The above-mentioned passes entitle you to travel but do not guarantee a seat. On our scheduled boats, free seating applies and reservations are not possible. An exception is table reservations in the onboard restaurant (consumption required).
- Discounts on our special culinary cruises and event boats are only available with the Seepass.
Are Fairtiq and EasyRide valid?
Yes, Fairtiq and EasyRide tickets are valid on BLS Lake Cruise.
Is there a general season ticket for cruises?
With the Seepass you can travel unlimited in 1st class on Lakes Thun and Brienz for 1 year. Take a look at our Seepass offer.
Is the Swiss Travel Pass valid for boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz?
Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for boat cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. In addition, the following passes/tickets are also valid: Jungfrau Travel Pass, Dong Shin VIP Pass (only valid during the summer season), Eurail (with date entered) and Interrail (with date entered).
Are discounts offered to children and seniors?
Children under the age of 6 travel for free, while children aged 6 - 15 years only have to pay half-price. The Junior travelcard and Children’s Co-travelcard (for children aged 6 - 15 years) are valid on all scheduled cruises.
No discounts are available to seniors.
Are special day tickets available?
With the BLS Navigation day ticket, you can travel as much as you want on any of our scheduled cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
Is the GA or Half-Fare travelcard valid on a culinary special trip?
The GA or Half-Fare travelcard is not valid on our special culinary cruises, as they are not part of our scheduled cruises. You will only receive a discount with a Seepass (with the Seepass FLEX and PREMIUM, the discount also applies to an accompanying person).
Is a seat guaranteed if I have a ticket?
No, a ticket alone does not guarantee a seat on the boat. A seat respectively a table reservation is only possible in the on-board restaurant in connection with a consumption. You can make this reservation here.
Can dogs come aboard?
Dogs less than 30 cm tall at the shoulder can travel for free as long as they are in a suitable basket or bag. All other dogs require a valid dog ticket. This costs half the price of a 2nd class ticket and is also valid in 1st class. The maximum price for a dog ticket is CHF 15.00 (1-day ticket for dogs). The dog pass for the lake is no longer available.
The SBB 1-day travelpass as well as the GA for dogs are also valid aboard our scheduled cruises.
Dogs are allowed inside the boat as well as in our on-board restaurants.
Can I bring my bike aboard the boat with me?
Subject to space, we are happy to transport your bike. Cost per bike: 1/2 price, and no more than CHF 15.00 (bike day ticket) Please note: we cannot guarantee to transport your bike. The national SBB 1-day bike passes and annual passes are valid for BLS Navigation.
