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Compare train and bus for Bern to Biel/Bienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Biel/Bienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. 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 €24, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bern to Biel/Bienne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 5m faster (31m by train vs 36m by car) and roughly €28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€24 vs €51). 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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How to get from Bern to Biel/Bienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Biel/Bienne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 65 3329 | 33298:12 AM 0h27 Bern Hauptbahnhof 8:39 AM Biel/Bienne €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
IR 65 3329 | 33298:12 AM 0h27 Bern Hauptbahnhof 8:39 AM Biel/Bienne €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IR 65 3329 | 33298:12 AM 0h27 Bern Hauptbahnhof 8:39 AM Biel/Bienne €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IR 65 3331 | 33318:42 AM 0h27 Bern Hauptbahnhof 9:09 AM Biel/Bienne €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
IR 65 3333 | 33339:12 AM 0h27 Bern Hauptbahnhof 9:39 AM Biel/Bienne €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
S 3 15331 | 153318:30 AM 0h35 Bern Hauptbahnhof 9:05 AM Biel/Bienne €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Biel/Bienne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Biel/Bienne.
- Travel with SBB to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with SBB.
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