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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 bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Biel/Bienne:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Biel/Bienne costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
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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 3339 | 333910:42 AM0h27Bern Hauptbahnhof11:09 AMBiel/Bienne$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
IR 65 3339 | 333910:42 AM0h27Bern Hauptbahnhof11:09 AMBiel/Bienne$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 65 3339 | 333910:42 AM0h27Bern Hauptbahnhof11:09 AMBiel/Bienne$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
S 3 15339 | 1533910:30 AM0h35Bern Hauptbahnhof11:05 AMBiel/Bienne$341One-way0 transfers
IR 65 3341 | 334111:12 AM0h27Bern Hauptbahnhof11:39 AMBiel/Bienne$341One-way0 transfers
S 3 15341 | 1534111:00 AM0h35Bern Hauptbahnhof11:35 AMBiel/Bienne$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Biel/Bienne:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Biel/Bienne costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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, BLS AG to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, PostAuto Schweiz AG to go to Biel/Bienne by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with SBB, BLS AG.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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