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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Biel/Bienne
How to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
IC 51 1618 | 161810:32 AM1h09Basel SBB11:41 AMBiel/Bienne$291One-way0 transfers
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IC 51 1618 | 161810:32 AM1h09Basel SBB11:41 AMBiel/Bienne$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 51 1618 | 161810:32 AM1h09Basel SBB11:41 AMBiel/Bienne$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 51 1620 | 162011:32 AM1h09Basel SBB12:41 PMBiel/Bienne$291One-way0 transfers
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 45609:02 AM1h09Basel SBB10:11 AMBiel/Bienne$301One-way1 transfer
IC 51 1622 | 162212:32 PM1h09Basel SBB1:41 PMBiel/Bienne$301One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Biel/Bienne.
- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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