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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Biel/Bienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Biel/Bienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Zurich to Biel/Bienne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 18m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly $28 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($50 (€42) vs $78 (€66)). 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 Zurich to Biel/Bienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Biel/Bienne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 55 1766 | 1766
10:29 AM 1h14 Zurich HB 11:43 AM Biel/Bienne $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 55 1766 | 1766
10:29 AM 1h14 Zurich HB 11:43 AM Biel/Bienne $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 5 516 | 516
10:04 AM 1h10 Zurich HB 11:14 AM Biel/Bienne $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516
9:59 AM 1h15 Zurich Altstetten 11:14 AM Biel/Bienne $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518
10:59 AM 1h15 Zurich Altstetten 12:14 PM Biel/Bienne $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - S 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 55 1766 | 1766
10:16 AM 1h27 Zurich Altstetten 11:43 AM Biel/Bienne $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 22 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Biel/Bienne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Biel/Bienne.
- Travel with SBB, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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