The average train between Chur and Brienz takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Chur to Brienz. 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 hourly between Chur and Brienz. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Chur is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Brienz at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chur to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Chur station and arriving at Brienz station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Chur to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.
Chur to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brienz station.
Book your Chur to Brienz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Chur and Brienz is 114.8 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Chur to Brienz via Zürich HB and Luzern in around 4h 36m.