There are 3 ways to get from Zürich (Station) to Brienz by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2h 39mCHF 22–26Drive 103.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zürich (Station) to Brienzcar 103.9 km
1h 19mCHF 17–25Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
- Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
3h 17mCHF 43–89
Zürich (Station) to Brienz by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich (Station) to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 16 - SFr 25 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich (Station) to Brienz is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 25.
No, there is no direct bus from Zürich (Station) to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB Schweizerhof and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich (Station) to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Brienz via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Zürich (Station) and Brienz is 135 km. The road distance is 103.9 km.
The best way to get from Zürich (Station) to Brienz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 26.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Zürich (Station) to Brienz, including transfers.
Zürich (Station) to Brienz bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Zürich (Station) to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich (Station) to Brienz is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Zürich (Station), Switzerland and Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?
Shuttler operates a bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ost 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 22–26 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich (Station) to Brienz via Zürich HB and Luzern in around 3h 17m.
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zentralbahn
Train from Luzern to Brienz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–35
- Website
- Zentralbahn
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–26
- Website
- Shuttler
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich (Station) to Brienz bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.
Zürich (Station) to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich (Station) to Brienz is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Zürich (Station) to Brienz.
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