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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brienz is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Brienz is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Brienz via Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Vienna to Brienz?

The distance between Vienna and Brienz is 889 km. The road distance is 790.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Vienna to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Brienz bus from?

Vienna to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Brienz train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Brienz?

The best way to get from Vienna to Brienz is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Vienna to Brienz bus arrive?

Vienna to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Brienz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Brienz is 791 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Vienna to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Brienz.

Vienna to Brienz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Brienz by train, bus, night train, 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 Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
11h 9m
CHF 144–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
13h 49m
CHF 61–92
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
16h 16m
CHF 277–481
Drive 790.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brienzcar 790.7 km
8h 34m
CHF 124–179
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
7h 11m
CHF 129–281
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
7h 38m
CHF 80–245
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
8h 51m
CHF 288–550
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
8h 59m
CHF 149–349
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain
8h 58m
CHF 92–290
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Spieztrain
9h 26m
CHF 91–294

Vienna to Brienz by train

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11h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889 km
Duration: 11h 9m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Brienz via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 13h 49m.

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