The average train between Bern and Lienz takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Lienz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bern and Lienz. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Lienz at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Lienz station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Bern to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.
Book your Bern to Lienz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Lienz is 404.5 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Lienz In Osttirol via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 10h 53m.