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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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zł 138 Average price Cheapest | zł 287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m 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.
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 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.
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.

6:02 AM 1h09 Basel 7:11 AM Biel/Bienne zł 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:02 AM 1h09 Basel 7:11 AM Biel/Bienne zł 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:02 AM 1h09 Basel 7:11 AM Biel/Bienne zł 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:32 AM 1h09 Basel 7:41 AM Biel/Bienne zł 114 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:32 AM 1h09 Basel 8:41 AM Biel/Bienne zł 117 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:04 AM 1h10 Basel 9:14 AM Biel/Bienne zł 118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Biel/Bienne.
- Travel with SBB, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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