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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 train, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. 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.
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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 75 2114 | 2114 · EV EV1 81207 | 81207+
PE LIX 2924 | 292410:35 AM 2h58 Zurich HB 1:33 PM Brienz $50 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 75 2114 | 2114 · EV EV1 81207 | 81207+PE LIX 2924 | 2924
10:35 AM 2h58 Zurich HB 1:33 PM Brienz $50 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+
PE GPX 4064 | 4064+B 21 21072 | 210728:32 AM 2h49 Zurich HB 11:21 AM Brienz $77 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
- IR 75 2116 | 2116 · EV EV1 81243 | 81243+PE LIX 2926 | 2926
11:35 AM 2h58 Zurich HB 2:33 PM Brienz $50 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 75 2110 | 2110 · EV EV1 81135 | 81135+PE LIX 2920 | 2920
8:35 AM 2h58 Zurich HB 11:33 AM Brienz $60 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 75 2112 | 2112 · EV EV1 81171 | 81171+PE LIX 2922 | 2922
9:35 AM 2h58 Zurich HB 12:33 PM Brienz $60 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 16 trains 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 SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express to go to Brienz by train.
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