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

The cheapest way to get from Brienz to Kriens is to drive which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brienz to Kriens is to drive which takes 46 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

Is there a direct train between Brienz and Kriens?

No, there is no direct train from Brienz to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Brienz and arriving at Kriens Mattenhof via Sarnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Brienz to Kriens?

The distance between Brienz and Kriens is 53 km. The road distance is 51.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brienz to Kriens without a car is to train via Sarnen which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Brienz to Kriens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brienz to Kriens train from?

Brienz to Kriens train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Brienz station.

Where does the Brienz to Kriens train arrive?

Brienz to Kriens train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Sarnen station.

Can I drive from Brienz to Kriens?

Yes, the driving distance between Brienz to Kriens is 51 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Brienz to Kriens.

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

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Where can I stay near Kriens?

There are 646+ hotels available in Kriens.

Brienz to Kriens - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 21 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brienz to Kriens by train, car, taxi, or bus

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Train via Sarnen
best
1. Take the train from Brienz to Sarnentrain Lix / ...
2. Take the train from Sarnen to Kriens Mattenhoftrain S5
1h 46m
CHF 25–34
Drive 51.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brienz to Krienscar 51.2 km
46 min
CHF 9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brienz to Krienstaxi 51.2 km
46 min
CHF 230–280
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain Lix / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bundesplatz to Kriens, Zunacherbus 21
2h 36m
CHF 28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Meiringen to Horwtrain Ext
2h 39m
CHF 20–28

Brienz to Kriens by train

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1h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.4 km
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Brienz to Kriens Mattenhof via Sarnen in around 1h 46m.

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