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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Brienz is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Brienz via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Zurich to Brienz?

The distance between Zurich and Brienz is 135 km. The road distance is 103.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Brienz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Zurich to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Brienz train from?

Zurich to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Brienz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Brienz is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Zurich to Brienz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Brienz is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Zurich to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Brienz.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Brienz by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof OstShuttler L1 online shuttle
2h 36m
CHF 29–36
Drive 103.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Brienz103.6 km
1h 19m
CHF 17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to BrienzLix / ...
2h 57m
CHF 41–64
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern75
2. Take the train from Luzern to BrienzLix / ...
3h 6m
CHF 31–42

Zurich to Brienz by bus and train

5Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.8 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Shuttler operates a bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ost 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 22–26 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Brienz via Luzern in around 2h 57m.

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