The average train between Zurich and Brienz takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 Zurich and Brienz. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Brienz at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Brienz station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Zurich to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brienz station.
Book your Zurich to Brienz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Brienz is 78.5 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brienz via Luzern in around 3h 4m.