The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Brienz
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Brienz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Brienz will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Interlaken for Brienz on Fri, Nov 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 22 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Interlaken to Brienz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Brienz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 15 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Interlaken to Brienz train times
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Brienz trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:15 PM Interlaken | 0h18 | 2:33 PM Brienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Interlaken | 0h17 | 5:21 PM Brienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
![]() | 7:33 AM Interlaken | 0h20 | 7:53 AM Brienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:22 AM Interlaken | 0h31 | 8:53 AM Brienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Interlaken to Brienz
Trains from Interlaken to Brienz run on average 17 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 17m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Zentralbahn from Interlaken to Brienz trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Zentralbahn trains will get you between Interlaken and Brienz from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Interlaken to Brienz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Interlaken to Brienz 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 Brienz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Interlaken, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Interlaken Ost, Interlaken Ost (Port) and Interlaken, Bahnhofplatz (Ost Bahnhof). When arriving in Brienz, you can end your journey in train stations like Brienz, Brienz West, Brienz (See) and Brienz, Bahnhof.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Interlaken Ost, which is located around 0.5 miles (785 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brienz, located 0.1 miles (63 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Interlaken to Brienz
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Stellambiente
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Lucerne and Zurich
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Regular connections to major Swiss cities
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is equipped with several charging stations for electric vehicles.
- Restaurant Rothorn Kulm
- Restaurant Steinbock
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Brienzerburli
- Grandhotel Giessbach
- Hotel Weisses Kreuz
- Located at the ticket office
- The station consists of a single platform for the steam cogwheel train.
- Bus: Local bus services available from Brienz town center.
- 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
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