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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Brienz is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Brienz via Bellinzona and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Locarno to Brienz?

The distance between Locarno and Brienz is 213 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Brienz without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Locarno to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Brienz train from?

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

Where does the Locarno to Brienz train arrive?

Locarno to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Brienz is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Locarno to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Brienz.

Locarno to Brienz - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Brienz by train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to LuzernIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to BrienzLix / ...
4h 48m
CHF 64–120
Drive 161.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Brienz161.4 km
2h 14m
CHF 26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to LuzernIr26 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to BrienzLix / ...
5h 24m
CHF 62–100

Locarno to Brienz by train

102Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Brienz via Bellinzona and Luzern in around 4h 48m.

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