Full Steam Ahead to the Brienzer Rothorn
Climb the mountain without breaking a sweat: Chugging along Alpine meadows and through lush forests on the rack railway built in 1892, you approach a breathtaking panorama under your own steam. On a clear day, the Rothorn offers you a magnificent view of no fewer than 693 peaks. And if the view or a brisk hike has made you hungry, the Berghaus Kulm team is ready to treat you to some hearty delicacies.
Reduced Service to Planalp Midway Station
From 13 May to 2 June and from 23 October to 5 November 2017, the service to Planalp midway station will be reduced.
Please note: no service on 26 and 27 October 2017.
And when visiting Planalp, why not stop by at the cosy Apine lodge Planalp for a large selection of foods and drinks!
| Brienz BRB | 10.45 | 12.00 | 13.45 | 15.45 |
| Planalp | 11.15 | 12.30 | 14.15 | 16.15 |
| Planalp | 11.20 | 13.00 | 15.00 | 16.45 |
| Brienz BRB | 11.50 | 13.30 | 15.30 | 17.15 |
Regular service from 3 June to 22 Ocotber 2017
Brienz departures
| Brienz BRB | 07.30* | 08.36 | 09.40 | 10.45 | 11.45 | 12.58 | 13.58 | 14.58 | 16.36 |
| Planalp | 07.56* | 09.03 | 10.07 | 11.12 | 12.15 | 13.27 | 14.27 | 15.27 | 17.03 |
| Rothorn | 08.25* | 09.31 | 10.35 | 11.43 | 12.45 | 13.57 | 14.57 | 15.57 | 17.31 |
Rothorn Kulm departures
| Rothorn | 08.30* | 09.38 | 11.15 | 12.20 | 13.28 | 14.28 | 15.28 | 16.28 | 17.40 |
| Planalp | 09.02* | 10.10 | 11.50 | 12.58 | 14.02 | 15.02 | 16.02 | 17.02 | 18.12 |
| Brienz BRB | 09.30* | 10.38 | 12.20 | 13.30 | 14.32 | 15.32 | 16.32 | 17.32 | 18.40 |
*The trains departing at 7.30 h from Brienz and 8.30 h from Rothorn are only running on Sundays in September.
Our Fares at a Glance.
Individuals
| Price per person in CHF | 1/1 | 1/2 | Children |
| O N E W A Y | |||
| Brienz → Rothorn | 57.00 | 28.00 | 0.00 |
| Brienz → Planalp | 37.00 | 18.50 | 0.00 |
| 0836 Ticket | 27.00 | 17.00 | 0.00 |
| Combined Ticket: | |||
| Brienz → Rothorn → Sörenberg | 70.00 | 35.00 | 10.50 |
| Price per person in CHF | 1/1 | 1/2 | Children |
| R O U N D T R I P | |||
| Brienz → Rothorn | 88.00 | 44.00 | 0.00 |
| Brienz → Planalp | 57.00 | 29.00 | 0.00 |
| 0836 Ticket | 54.00 | 33.00 | 0.00 |
| Hiking Ticket | 74.00 | 37.00 | 0.00 |
| Combined Ticket: | |||
| Brienz → Rothorn → Sörenberg | 108.00 | 54.00 | 16.00 |
1/2 = Fares with half fare card, GA travel card, Swiss (Travel) Pass or local resident ID of the Interlaken-Oberhasli region.
If you take the first train in the morning leaving Brienz at 08:36 a.m., you will benefit from the special fare discount over the entire season – from fares as low as CHF 17.00. No advance sales, seating is limited.
You travel by train for three sections, and hike the fourth. Example: Brienz → Planalp → Rothorn train ride / Rothorn → Planalp hike / Planalp → Brienz train ride. You can choose which section you’d like to hike; this won’t affect the validity of your ticket.
Unlimited rides for the entire season: CHF 260.00, valid on all scheduled trains, requires passport photo.
All children up to the age of 15 travel for free when accompanied by an adult. Two children maximum per adult. Each additional child pays CHF 10.00 (flat fare). What a delight: our yummy family specials at Berghaus Kulm lodge!
One dog per person travels for free; fare for each additional dog: CHF 10.00.
Groups of 10 or more adults benefit from a 20 % discount on the regular fare. In addition, every 10th person travels for free. For reservations (no later than two days prior to arrival), write to info@brb.ch or call 033 952 22 22.
Ask us for our special package for Swiss Schools (1st to 9th Primary level year).
- Brienz Guest Card: additional 20 % discount on the regular fare, and 10% on the reduced fare
- Regional-Pass Berner Oberland: according to separate terms
- Attractive Railaway packages available at railaway.ch
Good to know:
- Sorry, no single seat reservations.
- If you want to be sure to catch your train, we recommend that you arrive at the station at least 30 minutes early.
- Reservations for groups of 10 adults or more must be made no later than two days in advance.
- On peak days, there may be waiting times. If possible, we will schedule additional trains and issue reserved seat tickets.
- In case of inclement weather and/or insufficient traffic, individual services may be cancelled.
- Prams / baby carriages / strollers are welcome on board, but only if folded up.
- If you notify us in advance, we can also accommodate up to two non-powered wheelchairs on each train.
- In the event of a steam engine failure or in order to increase power, diesel engines may be employed.
- Sorry, no bicycles on board.