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 an average ticket price of zł 138 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 138, while a train costs an average of zł 138.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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zł 138

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zł 287

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1h 40m

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1h 10m

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1h 13m

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Compare ways to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne

Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is a train with an average price of zł 138.
The fastest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.
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.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly zł 150 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł 138 vs zł 287). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Basel to Biel/Bienne

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

Our recommendation

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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.

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FAQs: Travel 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 zł 138.
The fastest way to travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.
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 10 trains 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, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Biel/Bienne:
  • 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Milan, Geneva, Bern. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Biel/Bienne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Biel/Bienne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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