What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lienz is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lienz is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Bern to Lienz?

The distance between Bern and Lienz is 581 km. The road distance is 564.4 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Lienz without a car is to train and bus via Zurich which takes 9h 27m and costs €170 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Lienz?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Bern to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lienz bus from?

Bern to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lienz train from?

Bern to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Lienz?

The best way to get from Bern to Lienz is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €300 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Bern to Lienz bus arrive?

Bern to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Bern to Lienz train arrive?

Bern to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lienz is 564 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Bern to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 612+ hotels available in Lienz.

Bern to Lienz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Lienz by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Train, bus via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kitzbueheltrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus
9h 27m
€171–303
Drive 564.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bern to Lienzcar 564.4 km
6h 40m
€99–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
9h 30m
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
4. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof to Spittal-Millstätterseetrain
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 3m
€185–750
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Sarganstrain
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
10h 20m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Hohenemsbus
2. Take the train from Hohenems to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
10h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
10h 56m
€161–300
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiacobus
4. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 56m
€133–330

Bern to Lienz by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.3 km
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a bus from Bern to Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Lienz In Osttirol via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 10h 56m.

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