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

The cheapest way to get from Brienz to Kriens is to drive which costs SFr 7 - SFr 12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brienz to Kriens is to drive which takes 46 min and costs SFr 7 - SFr 12.

Is there a direct train between Brienz and Kriens?

No, there is no direct train from Brienz to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Brienz and arriving at Kriens Mattenhof via Sarnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Brienz to Kriens?

The distance between Brienz and Kriens is 59 km. The road distance is 51.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brienz to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Brienz to Kriens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brienz to Kriens train from?

Brienz to Kriens train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Brienz station.

Where does the Brienz to Kriens train arrive?

Brienz to Kriens train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Sarnen station.

Can I drive from Brienz to Kriens?

Yes, the driving distance between Brienz to Kriens is 51 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Brienz to Kriens.

Where can I stay near Kriens?

There are 624+ hotels available in Kriens.

Brienz to Kriens - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Brienz to Kriens by train, car, or taxi

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 Brienz to Luzerntrain Lix / ...
1h 44m
CHF 27–38
Drive 51.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brienz to Krienscar 51.2 km
46 min
CHF 8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brienz to Krienstaxi 51.2 km
46 min
CHF 230–280
Train via Sarnen
1. Take the train from Brienz to Sarnentrain Lix / ...
2. Take the train from Sarnen to Kriens Mattenhoftrain S5
1h 46m
CHF 25–34

Brienz to Kriens by train and bus

97Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.3 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Zentralbahn operates a train from Brienz to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 25–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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