Distance from Bern to Lienz

🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland🇦🇹 Lienz, Austria

Bern → Lienz
405 km
251 miles · 218 nautical miles
BernLienz
1 h
Flight (if direct)
5 h 51 min
Driving time (est.)
east
Direction (90°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Bern to Lienz covers 405 km (251 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 526 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance405 km / 251 mi / 218 nmi
Estimated road distance526 km / 327 mi
Estimated flight time1 h — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 h 51 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing90° — east
Geographic midpointNear El Caney, Cuba
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474
Lienz coordinates46.8289, 12.769

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Lienz — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lienz from Bern?
Lienz is 405 km (251 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 526 km (327 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Lienz?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Lienz, it would take approximately 1 h, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Bern and Lienz?
Lienz has the same time zone offset. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Lienz uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Lienz?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Lienz is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 202 km from each city.
In which direction is Lienz from Bern?
Lienz lies to the east of Bern, at an initial bearing of 90°.