What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lienz is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lienz is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lienz via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Bern to Lienz?

The distance between Bern and Lienz is 557 km. The road distance is 564.4 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Lienz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €80 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Lienz?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Bern to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lienz bus from?

Bern to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lienz train from?

Bern to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Lienz?

The best way to get from Bern to Lienz is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €500 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Lienz bus arrive?

Bern to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Bern to Lienz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lienz is 564 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Bern to Lienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Lienz?

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

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Bern to Lienz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bern and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Lienz by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus 960X
9h 30m
€81–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kitzbueheltrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
10h 1m
€188–474
Drive 564.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lienzcar 564.4 km
6h 42m
€99–142
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
4. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 44m
€245–633
Train, bus via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
10h 3m
€134–461
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
11h 50m
€136–494
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the bus from Venice to San Candidobus
4. Take the train from San Candido to Lienztrain
10h 11m
€155–399

Bern to Lienz by bus

8Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556.7 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a bus from Bern to Lienz Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Lienz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, Fortezza/Franzensfes, and Fortezza in around 11h 50m.

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