The cheapest and fastest trains from Brienz to Zurich
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brienz to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brienz to Zurich will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $60.
Of the 4 trains that leave Brienz for Zurich every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:25 AM2h49Brienz9:14 AMZurich$601One-way0 changes
8:25 AM2h26Brienz10:51 AMZurich$651One-way0 changes
7:25 AM2h49Brienz10:14 AMZurich$661One-way0 changes
8:33 PM2h33Brienz11:06 PMZurich$1181One-way0 changes
8:25 AM2h26Brienz10:51 AMZurich$651One-way0 changes
8:33 PM2h33Brienz11:06 PMZurich$1181One-way0 changes
7:25 AM2h49Brienz10:14 AMZurich$661One-way0 changes
6:25 AM2h49Brienz9:14 AMZurich$601One-way0 changes
Live departures
Brienz to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Brienz to Zurich trains for today, Sunday, 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 70 9062 | 9062 · IC 61 612 | 612 · IC 903 | 903 | 8:02 AM Brienz | 2h44 | 10:46 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
R 70 9062 | 9062 · IC 61 612 | 612 · IC 903 | 903 · S 8 18838 | 18838 | 8:02 AM Brienz | 2h57 | 10:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2917 | 2917+ IR 70 2618 | 2618 · S 6 18640 | 18640 | 8:25 AM Brienz | 2h43 | 11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2917 | 2917+ IR 70 2618 | 2618 | 8:25 AM Brienz | 2h26 | 10:51 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 10813 | 10813 · S 8 18840 | 18840+ PE LIX 2914 | 2914 | 8:37 AM Brienz | 2h52 | 11:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 10813 | 10813+ PE LIX 2914 | 2914 | 8:37 AM Brienz | 2h41 | 11:18 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 55 1767 | 1767+ PE LIX 2914 | 2914 | 8:37 AM Brienz | 3h05 | 11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9064 | 9064 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 30060 | 30060 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:02 AM Brienz | 2h44 | 11:46 AM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
R 70 9064 | 9064 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 30060 | 30060 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:02 AM Brienz | 2h57 | 11:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
PE LIX 2919 | 2919+ IR 70 2620 | 2620 | 9:25 AM Brienz | 2h26 | 11:51 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2919 | 2919+ IR 70 2620 | 2620 · S 6 18644 | 18644 | 9:25 AM Brienz | 2h43 | 12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 81 10815 | 10815+ PE LIX 2916 | 2916 | 9:37 AM Brienz | 2h41 | 12:18 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10815 | 10815 · S 8 18844 | 18844+ PE LIX 2916 | 2916 | 9:37 AM Brienz | 2h52 | 12:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9066 | 9066 · IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 905 | 905 | 10:02 AM Brienz | 2h44 | 12:46 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
R 70 9066 | 9066 · IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 905 | 905 · S 8 18846 | 18846 | 10:02 AM Brienz | 2h57 | 12:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2921 | 2921+ IR 70 2622 | 2622 · S 6 18648 | 18648 | 10:25 AM Brienz | 2h43 | 1:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2921 | 2921+ IR 70 2622 | 2622 | 10:25 AM Brienz | 2h26 | 12:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 10817 | 10817 · S 8 18848 | 18848+ PE LIX 2918 | 2918 | 10:37 AM Brienz | 2h52 | 1:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 10817 | 10817+ PE LIX 2918 | 2918 | 10:37 AM Brienz | 2h41 | 1:18 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IR 55 1771 | 1771+ PE LIX 2918 | 2918 | 10:37 AM Brienz | 3h05 | 1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9068 | 9068 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:02 AM Brienz | 2h44 | 1:46 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
R 70 9068 | 9068 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:02 AM Brienz | 2h57 | 1:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
PE LIX 2923 | 2923+ IR 70 2624 | 2624 | 11:25 AM Brienz | 2h26 | 1:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2923 | 2923+ IR 70 2624 | 2624 · S 6 18652 | 18652 | 11:25 AM Brienz | 2h43 | 2:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 81 10819 | 10819+ PE LIX 2920 | 2920 | 11:37 AM Brienz | 2h41 | 2:18 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10819 | 10819 · S 8 18852 | 18852+ PE LIX 2920 | 2920 | 11:37 AM Brienz | 2h52 | 2:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9070 | 9070 · IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 907 | 907 · S 8 18854 | 18854 | 12:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 2:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
R 70 9070 | 9070 · IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 907 | 907 | 12:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 2:46 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2925 | 2925+ IR 70 2626 | 2626 · S 6 18656 | 18656 | 12:25 PM Brienz | 2h43 | 3:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2925 | 2925+ IR 70 2626 | 2626 | 12:25 PM Brienz | 2h26 | 2:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 10821 | 10821+ PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 12:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 3:18 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 10821 | 10821 · S 8 18856 | 18856+ PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 12:37 PM Brienz | 2h52 | 3:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IR 55 1775 | 1775+ PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 12:37 PM Brienz | 3h05 | 3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9072 | 9072 · RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 · IC 1 721 | 721 | 1:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 3:46 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
R 70 9072 | 9072 · RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 · IC 1 721 | 721 | 1:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 3:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
PE LIX 2927 | 2927+ IR 70 2628 | 2628 | 1:25 PM Brienz | 2h26 | 3:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2927 | 2927+ IR 70 2628 | 2628 · S 6 18660 | 18660 | 1:25 PM Brienz | 2h43 | 4:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2924 | 2924+ IC 81 10823 | 10823 · S 8 18860 | 18860 | 1:37 PM Brienz | 2h52 | 4:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2924 | 2924+ IC 81 10823 | 10823 | 1:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 4:18 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
R 70 9074 | 9074 · IC 61 624 | 624 · IC 909 | 909 | 2:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 4:46 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
R 70 9074 | 9074 · IC 61 624 | 624 · IC 909 | 909 · S 8 18862 | 18862 | 2:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 4:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2929 | 2929+ IR 70 2630 | 2630 | 2:25 PM Brienz | 2h26 | 4:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2929 | 2929+ IR 70 2630 | 2630 · S 6 18664 | 18664 | 2:25 PM Brienz | 2h43 | 5:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926+ IC 61 976 | 976 · IC 8 10825 | 10825 | 2:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 5:18 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926+ IC 61 976 | 976 · IC 8 10825 | 10825 · S 8 18864 | 18864 | 2:37 PM Brienz | 2h52 | 5:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926+ IC 61 976 | 976 · IR 55 1779 | 1779 | 2:37 PM Brienz | 3h05 | 5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9076 | 9076 · RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 · IC 1 725 | 725 | 3:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 5:46 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
R 70 9076 | 9076 · RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 · IC 1 725 | 725 | 3:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 5:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
IR LIX 3085 | 3085 · IR 70 2632 | 2632 | 3:33 PM Brienz | 2h18 | 5:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LIX 3085 | 3085 · IR 70 2632 | 2632 · S 6 18668 | 18668 | 3:33 PM Brienz | 2h35 | 6:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2928 | 2928+ IC 81 10827 | 10827 | 3:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 6:18 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2928 | 2928+ IC 81 10827 | 10827 · S 8 18868 | 18868 | 3:37 PM Brienz | 2h52 | 6:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9078 | 9078 · IC 61 628 | 628 · IC 1 727 | 727 | 4:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 6:46 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
R 70 9078 | 9078 · IC 61 628 | 628 · IC 1 727 | 727 · S 8 18870 | 18870 | 4:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 6:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IR LIX 3087 | 3087 · IR 70 2634 | 2634 | 4:33 PM Brienz | 2h18 | 6:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LIX 3087 | 3087 · IR 70 2634 | 2634 · S 6 18672 | 18672 | 4:33 PM Brienz | 2h35 | 7:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2930 | 2930+ ICE 100 | 100 · IC 8 10829 | 10829 | 4:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 7:18 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2930 | 2930+ ICE 100 | 100 · IC 8 10829 | 10829 · S 8 18872 | 18872 | 4:37 PM Brienz | 2h52 | 7:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2930 | 2930+ ICE 100 | 100 · IR 55 1783 | 1783 | 4:37 PM Brienz | 3h05 | 7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9080 | 9080 · RE 9 4231 | 4231 · IC 1344 | 1344 · IC 1 729 | 729 | 5:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 7:46 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
R 70 9080 | 9080 · RE 9 4231 | 4231 · IC 1344 | 1344 · IC 1 729 | 729 | 5:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 7:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
PE LIX 2935 | 2935+ IR 70 2636 | 2636 | 5:25 PM Brienz | 2h26 | 7:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2935 | 2935+ IR 70 2636 | 2636 · S 6 18676 | 18676 | 5:25 PM Brienz | 2h43 | 8:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2932 | 2932+ IC 81 10831 | 10831 | 5:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 8:18 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2932 | 2932+ IC 81 10831 | 10831 · S 8 18876 | 18876 | 5:37 PM Brienz | 2h52 | 8:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
R 70 9082 | 9082 · IC 61 632 | 632 · IC 1 731 | 731 | 6:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 8:46 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
R 70 9082 | 9082 · IC 61 632 | 632 · IC 1 731 | 731 · S 8 18878 | 18878 | 6:02 PM Brienz | 2h57 | 8:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2937 | 2937+ IR 70 2638 | 2638 | 6:25 PM Brienz | 2h26 | 8:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2937 | 2937+ IR 70 2638 | 2638 · S 6 18680 | 18680 | 6:25 PM Brienz | 2h43 | 9:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2934 | 2934+ IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 | 6:37 PM Brienz | 2h41 | 9:18 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
R 70 9084 | 9084 · RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 733 | 733 | 7:02 PM Brienz | 2h44 | 9:46 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2939 | 2939+ IR 70 2640 | 2640 | 7:25 PM Brienz | 2h26 | 9:51 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2936 | 2936+ IC 81 10835 | 10835 | 7:35 PM Brienz | 2h43 | 10:18 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2941 | 2941+ IR 70 2642 | 2642 · S 5 18589 | 18589 | 8:25 PM Brienz | 2h56 | 11:21 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Brienz to Zurich
Trains from Brienz to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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FAQs: Brienz to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brienz to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brienz and Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Lindenblüte
- Restaurant Berghaus Rothorn Kulm
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Brienzerburli
- Grandhotel Giessbach
- Hotel Weisses Kreuz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Interlaken and Lucerne
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to Lake Brienz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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