What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Brienz?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Brienz?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Brienz is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 28.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Brienz via Oensingen, Olten and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Brienz?

The distance between Balsthal and Brienz is 159 km. The road distance is 118.9 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Brienz without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 85.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Brienz?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Balsthal to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Brienz train from?

Balsthal to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Where does the Balsthal to Brienz train arrive?

Balsthal to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Brienz is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Balsthal to Brienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Brienz?

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1658+ hotels available in Brienz.

Balsthal to Brienz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balsthal to Brienz by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Interlaken Osttrain Ice / ...
3h 22m
CHF 27–85
Drive 118.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balsthal to Brienzcar 118.9 km
1h 26m
CHF 20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd to Olten, Bahnhofbus 505 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus Ev3
5h 14m
CHF 29–58
Train via Luthern
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
3h 40m
CHF 50–72

Balsthal to Brienz by train

152Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Interlaken Ost hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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