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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Brienz is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Brienz is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Brienz via Buchs Sg, Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Linz to Brienz?

The distance between Linz and Brienz is 704 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Brienz without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 10h 59m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Linz to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Brienz bus from?

Linz to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Brienz train from?

Linz to Brienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Brienz?

The best way to get from Linz to Brienz is to train via Buchs which takes 10h 59m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Linz to Brienz bus arrive?

Linz to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Linz to Brienz train arrive?

Linz to Brienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.

Can I drive from Linz to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Brienz is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Linz to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1850+ hotels available in Brienz.

Linz to Brienz - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Linz to Brienz by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Buchs
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
10h 59m
CHF 127–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
11h 19m
CHF 59–85
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Brienzcar 621.6 km
7h 6m
CHF 104–150
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
9h 1m
CHF 173–444
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
11h 4m
CHF 124–209
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Wattwiltrain S4
3. Take the train from Wattwil to Luzerntrain Vae
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
13h 15m
CHF 154–254
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
8h 35m
CHF 149–346
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 19m
CHF 167–576
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
8h 58m
CHF 113–458
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
10h 25m
CHF 224–497
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
11h 23m
CHF 173–392

Linz to Brienz by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.8 km
Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Brienz via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 11h 19m.

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