Prices below are the 2026/2027 fares on the operator’s price page. The railway’s own site shows no date on the table, and 2027 tickets were not on sale when we checked in November 2026, so treat them as the current published tariff, not a promise for next summer.
Fares at a glance
| Ticket | Full fare | Half Fare / GA | Child 6 to 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Brienz to Rothorn Kulm | CHF 98 | CHF 49 | CHF 10 |
| One way Brienz to Rothorn Kulm | CHF 63 | CHF 31.50 | CHF 5 |
| Return Brienz to Planalp | CHF 66 | CHF 33 | CHF 10 |
| One way Brienz to Planalp | CHF 42 | CHF 21 | CHF 5 |
Children under 6 and holders of a Junior card travel free. A dog costs CHF 10 per trip and the ticket is sold only at the Brienz counter. Day tickets such as municipal day cards are not valid.
Swiss Travel Pass: half price, not free
This is the answer most visitors need. The railway does not publish the Swiss Travel Pass on the pages we read. Switzerland Travel Centre, which sells the ticket, says Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex and Half Fare Card holders get 50% off on the day of travel. That matches the CHF 49 Half Fare price, so with a pass you would pay CHF 49 plus the CHF 8 seat guarantee, CHF 57 in total. A third-party comparison table that calls the railway “fully included” disagrees; we trust the operator’s tariff and the SBB-linked seller instead.
Free travel applies to the Berner Oberland Pass and the Lucerne Travel Pass. If you are buying one of them anyway, the railway pays for itself. Other discounts the operator lists: the Brienz guest card and Camping Card Berner Oberland give 20% off the normal fare (10% off the Half Fare price), Reka-Checks are accepted, and groups of 10 or more paying adults get a reduction.
Reserve a seat
Seat numbers do not exist, but the CHF 8 seat guarantee, bought online or at the counter, gets you a seat and direct platform access. Travellers with a free pass or Half Fare can book the reservation alone and collect the ticket with their card and ID. Without it, a seat is not guaranteed on busy days.
Season check. Fares only matter if the line is running. The 2027 summit service is 5 June to 24 October; before that, trains stop at Planalp. See the timetable and season.
Is a pass worth it?
A Half Fare card halves this fare, but it only pays off if you take several other lifts or trains, and we have not checked the card’s price here. Work out your whole itinerary before buying any pass. If you would rather skip the ticket cost for part of the climb, you can walk up to Planalp or down from it; see hiking.
Related: Swiss Travel Pass
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Brienz Rothorn Bahn ticket?
Per the operator's price page: return Brienz to Rothorn CHF 98 (CHF 49 with Half Fare or GA), one way CHF 63 (CHF 31.50). Return to Planalp is CHF 66 (CHF 33), one way CHF 42 (CHF 21). Children 6 to 15 pay CHF 10 return or CHF 5 one way.
Does the Swiss Travel Pass cover the Brienz Rothorn Bahn?
Only at a discount. Switzerland Travel Centre, a subsidiary of SBB and Switzerland Tourism, says the Swiss Travel Pass, Flex and Half Fare Card give 50% off on the day of travel. The operator's own price and FAQ pages list Half Fare and GA, but do not name the Swiss Travel Pass.
Which passes travel free on the Brienz Rothorn Bahn?
The operator lists the Berner Oberland Pass and the Lucerne Travel Pass as free travel, with a seat guarantee recommended. Its FAQ also lists the Regional-Pass Berner Oberland and a few staff and railway cards.
Do I need a seat reservation?
It is recommended on busy summer days. The railway says very sunny days can sell out, and a reservation (CHF 8) guarantees a seat and direct platform access. Reservations cannot be changed or cancelled.
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