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 29 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 29.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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?

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Balsthal to Brienz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balsthal to Brienz by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Olten to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
3h 25m
CHF 20–152
Bus, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd to Olten, Bahnhofbus 505
2. Take the train from Olten to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Thun, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus 21
4h 17m
CHF 51–145
Drive 118.9 km
1. Drive from Balsthal to Brienzcar 118.9 km
1h 26m
CHF 20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd to Olten, Bahnhofbus 505
2. Take the train from Olten to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
3h 45m
CHF 42–153
Train via Lucerne
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
3h 48m
CHF 49–111

Balsthal to Brienz by train

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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 40–120 and the journey takes 1h 30m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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