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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Brienz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Brienz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Brienz:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brienz costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Brienz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $76 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.41 (€-3.62). The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Brienz
How to get from Zurich to Brienz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Brienz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 70 2615 | 2615+
IR LIX 3084 | 30848:10 AM2h44Zurich HB10:54 AMBrienz$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IR 70 2615 | 2615+IR LIX 3084 | 30848:10 AM2h44Zurich HB10:54 AMBrienz$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965+PE LIX 2925 | 292510:02 AM2h19Zurich HB12:21 PMBrienz$921One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IR 70 2617 | 2617+PE LIX 2920 | 29209:10 AM2h23Zurich HB11:33 AMBrienz$601One-way1 transfer
- S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 70 2617 | 2617+PE LIX 2920 | 29208:51 AM2h42Zürich Oerlikon11:33 AMBrienz$601One-way2 transfers
- IR 70 2615 | 2615+PE LIX 2918 | 29188:10 AM2h23Zurich HB10:33 AMBrienz$711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Brienz:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brienz costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Brienz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Brienz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Brienz.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Brienz by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn to go to Brienz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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