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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Biel/Bienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Biel/Bienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Cologne to Biel/Bienne:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Biel/Bienne costing on average $139.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Biel/Bienne costing on average $187.
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Biel/Bienne
How to get from Cologne to Biel/Bienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Biel/Bienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM10h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM10h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW7666:40 PM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport7:45 PMZurich Airport$2021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2040 · ICE 279 · IR 18708:53 AM6h18Cologne Hbf3:11 PMBiel/Bienne$1421One-way2 transfers
- ICE 2013 · ICE 371 · IR 187410:53 AM6h18Cologne Hbf5:11 PMBiel/Bienne$1421One-way2 transfers
- ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 16289:53 AM6h48Cologne Hbf4:41 PMBiel/Bienne$1601One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM9h40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM10h40Leverkusen, Bf Mitte5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$711One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain4:14 PM13h01Cologne Hbf5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$711One-way1 transfer
- LX44296:40 PM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport7:45 PMZurich Airport$5581One-way0 transfers
LH1983+
LH57506:05 PM3h45Cologne Bonn Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$5841One-way1 transfer- LH5350+LH57506:55 PM2h55Cologne Bonn Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$6491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Biel/Bienne:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Biel/Bienne costing on average $139.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Biel/Bienne costing on average $187.
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Biel/Bienne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Biel/Bienne.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Biel/Bienne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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