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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Brienz is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Brienz via Bellinzona and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Ascona to Brienz?

The distance between Ascona and Brienz is 217 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Brienz without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ascona to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Brienz train from?

Ascona to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.

Where does the Ascona to Brienz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ascona to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Brienz is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ascona to Brienz.

Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1860+ hotels available in Brienz.

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

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

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
5h 14m
CHF 74–119
Drive 167.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ascona to Brienzcar 167.8 km
2h 13m
CHF 28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Göschenentrain Ir46 / ...
2. Take the bus from Göschenen, Bahnhof to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus 162
6h 7m
CHF 37–61
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
6h 47m
CHF 87–228

Ascona to Brienz by bus and train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Brienz via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Bellinzona, and Luzern in around 5h 14m.

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