The average train between Zurich and Schwanden bei Brienz takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Schwanden bei Brienz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Zurich and Schwanden bei Brienz. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Schwanden bei Brienz at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Schwanden bei Brienz. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Schwanden bei Brienz station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Zurich to Schwanden bei Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Schwanden bei Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brienz station.
Book your Zurich to Schwanden bei Brienz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Schwanden bei Brienz is 77.3 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brienz via Luzern in around 3h 4m.