The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Brienz
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Brienz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Brienz will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Basel for Brienz every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.




Live departures
Basel to Brienz train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Brienz trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:56 Basel | 7h22 | 04:18 Brienz | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 06:56 Basel | 2h25 | 09:21 Brienz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:28 Basel | 2h25 | 09:53 Brienz | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Brienz
Trains from Basel to Brienz run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Brienz trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Brienz from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Brienz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Brienz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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