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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Brienz is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Brienz via Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Linz to Brienz?

The distance between Linz and Brienz is 704 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Linz to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Brienz train from?

Linz to Brienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Brienz?

The best way to get from Linz to Brienz is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Linz to Brienz train arrive?

Linz to Brienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Linz to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Brienz is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Linz to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Brienz.

Linz to Brienz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Linz to Brienz by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix
9h 49m
CHF 116–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
12h 9m
CHF 52–163
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Brienzcar 621.6 km
7h 6m
CHF 101–145
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
8h 40m
CHF 147–334
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 976 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Wattwiltrain S4
3. Take the train from Wattwil to Luzerntrain Vae
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix
12h 50m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
8h 28m
CHF 137–327
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 17m
CHF 131–419
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 10m
CHF 91–312
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
11h 10m
CHF 122–307

Linz to Brienz by train

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9h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.8 km
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Brienz via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Brienz via Munich Hackerbrücke, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, and Interlaken Ost in around 12h 9m.

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