How to travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Biel/Bienne to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Biel/Bienne to Basel 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of $45.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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$30

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$45

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$76

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1h 36m

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1h 6m

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1h 32m

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1h 2m

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The cheapest way to travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Biel/Bienne to Basel:

A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Biel/Bienne to Basel costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Biel/Bienne and Basel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Biel/Bienne to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Biel/Bienne to Basel

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

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 51 1611 | 1611
    8:19 AM1h07
    Biel/Bienne
    9:26 AMBasel SBB
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 51 1607 | 1607
    6:18 AM1h08
    Biel/Bienne
    7:26 AMBasel SBB
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 51 1611 | 1611
    8:19 AM1h07
    Biel/Bienne
    9:26 AMBasel SBB
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 51 1609 | 1609
    7:19 AM1h07
    Biel/Bienne
    8:26 AMBasel SBB
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 56 1857 | 1857
    7:49 AM1h07
    Biel/Bienne
    8:56 AMBasel SBB
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 56 1855 | 1855
    6:49 AM1h07
    Biel/Bienne
    7:56 AMBasel SBB
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Biel/Bienne to Basel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Biel/Bienne and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Biel/Bienne to Basel:

A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Biel/Bienne to Basel costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 6m.

The distance from Biel/Bienne to Basel is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Biel/Bienne to Basel is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Biel/Bienne and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Biel/Bienne to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Biel/Bienne and arrive in Basel SBB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Biel/Bienne to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Biel/Bienne to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Biel/Bienne to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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