The average train between Linz and Brienz takes 13h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Brienz. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Brienz at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 13h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Linz to Brienz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Brienz station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
Linz to Brienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Brienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Brienz station.
Book your Linz to Brienz train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Linz and Brienz is 500.1 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Brienz via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 9h 56m.