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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Brienz is to fly and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 240 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Brienz is to fly and train which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Munich central bus station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Brienz via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Wien Hbf, Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 53m.

How far is it from Riga to Brienz?

The distance between Riga and Brienz is 1613 km. The road distance is 2025 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Brienz without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 29h 29m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 850.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Riga to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Brienz bus from?

Riga to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Brienz train from?

Riga to Brienz train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Brienz?

The best way to get from Riga to Brienz is to train which takes 34h 53m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 260 and takes 36h 4m.

Where does the Riga to Brienz bus arrive?

Riga to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Brienz?

Brienz is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 8:15 AM in Riga and 7:15 AM in Brienz.

Where does the Riga to Brienz train arrive?

Riga to Brienz train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Brienz is 2025 km. It takes approximately 20h 56m to drive from Riga to Brienz.

Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1837+ hotels available in Brienz.

Riga to Brienz - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Brienz by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
8h 27m
CHF 121–300
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RIX - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain
10h 47m
CHF 84–232
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
29h 29m
CHF 246–823
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
6. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
34h 53m
CHF 247–455
Drive 2,025 km
1. Drive from Riga to Brienzcar 2,025 km
20h 56m
CHF 319–461
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
10h 34m
CHF 110–377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
5. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
35h 45m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
35h 47m
CHF 153–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
36h 4m
CHF 153–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Brienzcar
25h 15m
CHF 333–1,105

Riga to Brienz by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

29h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,613.1 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Brienz via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 34h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 36h 4m.

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