The average train between Varese and Brienz takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese 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 every 4 hours between Varese and Brienz. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Varese is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Brienz at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Varese 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 Varese to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Brienz station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Varese to Brienz train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Brienz train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Brienz station.
Book your Varese to Brienz train tickets online with Trenord, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Varese and Brienz is 120.6 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Brienz via Bellinzona and Luzern in around 5h 34m.