Two sections of track closed

The section between Meiringen and Interlaken Ost will be closed to train traffic from 13 October to 21 December. During this period, the PE LIX and R70 services between Meiringen and Interlaken Ost will be cancelled.

In addition, the line between Meiringen and Innertkirchen Kraftwerk will also be closed from 3 November to 30 November due to maintenance work. During this time, the R71 between Meiringen and Innertkirchen Kraftwerk will be cancelled.

Rail replacement buses will operate on the respective routes for the duration of the line closures. Please allow for longer journey times while the replacement buses are in operation. In order to ensure connections, please note that some departure times and departure points have changed. Customer service staff in Meiringen and Interlaken will provide you with information on site. The online timetable will be updated in good time.

Replacement buses

The following three bus lines are operating as rail replacement services:

Line EV1:

  • Replacement bus Meiringen–Interlaken Ost
  • Every hour, without stops between Meiringen and Interlaken Ost
  • With connections to the PE LIX in Meiringen and to SBB/BLS/BOB trains in Interlaken Ost

Line EV2:

  • Replacement bus Meiringen–Interlaken Ost
  • Every 15 minutes, stopping at all stations in between

Line EV3 (3 November to 30 November):

  • Replacement bus Meiringen–Innertkirchen Kraftwerk
  • Generally every 30 minutes, except during gaps in the R71 service

Route Meiringen–Interlaken Ost

  • Meiringen, Bahnhof
  • Brienzwiler, Bahnhof
  • Brienz, Bahnhof Kante C+D
  • Brienz West, Hauptstrasse
  • Ebligen, Hauptstrasse
  • Oberried, Bushaltestelle Gmeindshuus
  • Oberried, Bushaltestelle Louwena
  • Niederried, Bushaltestelle Dorf
  • Ringgenberg, Bushaltestelle Moosrain
  • Interlaken Ost, Kante C (vor Coop)

Route Meiringen–Innertkirchen Kraftwerk

  • Meiringen, Bahnhof
  • Meiringen Alpbach, Bushaltestelle Meiringen Alpbach Parkplatz
  • Aareschlucht West, Bushaltestelle Willigen Dorf
  • Innertkirchen Unterwasser, Bushaltestelle Innertkirchen Winkel
  • Innertkrichen Grimseltor, Bushaltestelle
  • Innertkirchen Kraftwerk, Bahnhof

All replacement bus departure points are listed as directions in the online timetable. Please follow these directions. 

Timetable change for the R71 Innertkirchen Kraftwerk–Meiringen

During the line closure from 13 October to 2 November and from 1 December to 21 December, the R71 will depart earlier from Innertkirchen Kraftwerk in the morning and evening to ensure connections in Meiringen.

Please check the current online timetable on SBB.ch or in the SBB Mobile app before each journey.

Ticket machines out of service

Due to the internet and power outage during the line closure, the ticket machines between Brienzwiler and Ringgenberg will be out of service from 10 October until 15 November.  

Please purchase your ticket online on the SBB website or via the SBB Mobile app. If you do not have a smartphone, please purchase your ticket after arriving at your destination station between Meiringen and Interlaken Ost and inform the bus driver.

Please note that tickets cannot be purchased on the replacement buses.

Tickets can also be purchased at the staffed ticket offices in Meiringen, Brienz and Interlaken Ost. The opening hours can be found on the SBB station website.

Please check the online timetable before travelling.

To the online timetable

Further information

Bicycle transport

Due to limited space, bicycles cannot be taken on Zentralbahn rail replacement buses.

People with reduced mobility

At least one wheelchair-accessible bus is scheduled for each departure time. The online timetable should always be checked, especially with regard to access (as not all regional bus stops are accessible to persons with reduced mobility). Persons in wheelchairs are advised to register in advance.

SBB Contact Centre Handicap: 0800 007 102 (from 5 a.m. to midnight, free of charge in Switzerland) or directly on the SBB website.

SBB and Zentralbahn luggage service

The luggage service makes travelling easy and transports your luggage or bicycle from station to station, from station to door, from door to station or even from door to door. Place your order well in advance of the desired delivery date.  

All information can be found on the Zentralbahn luggage website.