How to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne

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Compare train for Basel to Biel/Bienne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Biel/Bienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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Driving

$30

Average price

Cheapest

$76

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

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1h 13m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).
The fastest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

Yes, you can take a train between Basel and Biel/Bienne.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Biel/Bienne

How to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBB
    7:02 AM1h09
    Basel
    8:11 AMBiel/Bienne
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBB
    7:02 AM1h09
    Basel
    8:11 AMBiel/Bienne
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBB
    9:03 AM1h08
    Basel
    10:11 AMBiel/Bienne
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBB
    5:32 AM1h09
    Basel
    6:41 AMBiel/Bienne
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBB
    8:04 AM1h10
    Basel
    9:14 AMBiel/Bienne
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBB
    7:32 AM1h09
    Basel
    8:41 AMBiel/Bienne
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne

Travel to Biel/Bienne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Biel/Bienne.

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You can travel between Basel and Biel/Bienne by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).
The fastest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Basel to Biel/Bienne is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Biel/Bienne is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Biel/Bienne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Biel/Bienne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Biel/Bienne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Biel/Bienne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Biel/Bienne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Biel/Bienne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Milan, Bern. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Biel/Bienne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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