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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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $75.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Biel/Bienne:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Biel/Bienne costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
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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.
4:59 AM1h15Zurich6:14 AMBiel/Bienne$331One-way0 transfers
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4:59 AM1h15Zurich6:14 AMBiel/Bienne$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:59 AM1h15Zurich6:14 AMBiel/Bienne$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:59 AM1h15Zurich9:14 AMBiel/Bienne$361One-way0 transfers
5:59 AM1h15Zurich7:14 AMBiel/Bienne$421One-way0 transfers
6:29 AM1h16Zurich7:45 AMBiel/Bienne$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Biel/Bienne:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Biel/Bienne costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Biel/Bienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 BlaBlaCar to go to Biel/Bienne by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Biel/Bienne by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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