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 47m.

How far is it from Locarno to Brienz?

The distance between Locarno and Brienz is 213 km. The road distance is 161.6 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 47m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 162 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 1659+ hotels available in Brienz.

Locarno to Brienz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Brienz by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car

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 Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
4h 47m
CHF 54–105
Drive 161.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Brienzcar 161.6 km
2h 14m
CHF 26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Göschenentrain Ir46 / ...
2. Take the bus from Göschenen, Bahnhof to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus 162
5h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
5h 27m
CHF 61–91

Locarno to Brienz by train

96Weekly Trains

4h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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 47m.

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