There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brienz by train, bus, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
Night train, bus, train
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Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
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Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Luzern
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Take the train from Luzern to Brienz
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
Drive
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Drive from Amsterdam to Brienz
Fly to Basel, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
Fly to Zurich, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
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Take the train from Luzern to Brienz
Fly to Geneva, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
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Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
Fly to Strasbourg, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Strasbourg (SXB)
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Gallarate to Spiez
Amsterdam to Brienz by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Switzerland from Netherlands
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Netherlands
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from Netherlands.
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Brienz is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Brienz is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, returning to Netherlands from Switzerland is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brienz is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 16h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Brienz is to fly and train which costs €100 - €390 and takes 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Brienz is 664 km. The road distance is 887 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €180 - €290.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Amsterdam to Brienz, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Brienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brienz is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €180 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 16h 26m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Amsterdam to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.
- Distance: 664.3 km
- Duration: 9h 41m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost SFr 35 - SFr 50 and the journey takes 13h 15m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 800
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 750
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 700
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 320
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 340
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 310
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 310
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Strasbourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 600
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 600
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 460
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 800
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 850
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 850
- Website
- flyamelia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 310
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 600
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 220 - SFr 390
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- info@zentralbahn.ch
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
Train from Luzern to Brienz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- Website
- Zentralbahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 140
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
- 1st Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 140
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 26
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- 1st Class
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 23
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brienz is 887 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Amsterdam to Brienz.
KLM, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Airport.
There are 1174+ hotels available in Brienz. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €13.