How to travel from Brussels to Biel/Bienne

Travel from Brussels, Belgium to Biel/Bienne, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Biel/Bienne from Brussels restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Biel/Bienne, Switzerland from Brussels?

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 5/9/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Brussels to Biel/Bienne closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Brussels, Belgium from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Brussels, Belgium from Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Brussels from Biel/Bienne?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Which rules do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/16/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Brussels from Biel/Bienne here.

There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Biel/Bienne: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Biel/Bienne is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $42 (€38) compared to other travel options to Biel/Bienne:

A train is generally $15 (€13) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $57 (€51) from Brussels to Biel/Bienne.

A train is $78 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Biel/Bienne costing on average $120 (€108).

The fastest way from Brussels to Biel/Bienne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Biel/Bienne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Biel/Bienne by bus can take on average 8 h 55 min.

In comparison, getting to Biel/Bienne by train can take on average 7 h 45 min.

You should expect to travel around 288 miles (464 km) between Brussels and Biel/Bienne.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Biel/Bienne is:

• Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Biel/Bienne:

• Most travelers take a bus from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Bienne / Biel.
• Most travelers catch their train from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Biel/Bienne.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Biel/Bienne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Biel/Bienne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Brussels to Biel/Bienne for $57 (€51) on Omio.
• Sas Airways can get you to Biel/Bienne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Sas Airways from Brussels to Biel/Bienne for $120 (€108) on Omio.
• Deutsche Bahn can get you to Biel/Bienne by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Biel/Bienne for $42 (€38) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Brussels to Biel/Bienne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $57 (€51) one way.
• Plane tickets cost on average $120 (€108) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $42 (€38) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Brussels to Biel/Bienne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.