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

The cheapest way to get from Appenzell to Brienz is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appenzell to Brienz is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Appenzell and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Appenzell to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Appenzell, Adlerplatz and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Appenzell and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Appenzell and arriving at Brienz via Gossau SG, Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Appenzell to Brienz?

The distance between Appenzell and Brienz is 212 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Appenzell to Brienz without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Appenzell to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Appenzell to Brienz bus from?

Appenzell to Brienz bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Appenzell to Brienz train from?

Appenzell to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Gossau SG station.

Train or bus from Appenzell to Brienz?

The best way to get from Appenzell to Brienz is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Appenzell to Brienz bus arrive?

Appenzell to Brienz bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Appenzell to Brienz train arrive?

Appenzell to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Appenzell to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Appenzell to Brienz is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Appenzell to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Appenzell to Brienz by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
5h 25m
CHF 53–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
6h 16m
CHF 28–35
Drive 170.6 km
1. Drive from Appenzell to Brienzcar 170.6 km
2h 27m
CHF 28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Herisau to Luzerntrain Vae
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
5h 52m
CHF 60–86

Appenzell to Brienz by train

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Distance: 211.9 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Appenzell to Brienz via Gossau SG, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Appenzell, Adlerplatz to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via St. Gallen, Bahnhof, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 6h 16m.

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