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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne
Cheapest price on Oct 27
€37
Average ticket price on Oct 27
€46
Fastest journey on Oct 27
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
1 h 15 m
Trains on Oct 27
10
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Biel/Bienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Biel/Bienne will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 10 trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 5 508 | 5086:04 AM1h10Zurich HB7:14 AMBiel/Bienne€371One-way0 transfers- IR 55 1760 | 17607:29 AM1h14Zurich HB8:43 AMBiel/Bienne€371One-way0 transfers
- S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 55 1760 | 17607:16 AM1h27Zürich Oerlikon8:43 AMBiel/Bienne€401One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 510 | 5107:04 AM1h10Zurich HB8:14 AMBiel/Bienne€411One-way0 transfers
- S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 17628:16 AM1h27Zürich Oerlikon9:43 AMBiel/Bienne€411One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 510 | 5107:04 AM1h10Zurich HB8:14 AMBiel/Bienne€411One-way0 transfers
- IC 5 508 | 5086:04 AM1h10Zurich HB7:14 AMBiel/Bienne€371One-way0 transfers
- IR 55 1758 | 17586:29 AM1h14Zurich HB7:43 AMBiel/Bienne€561One-way0 transfers
- IR 55 1760 | 17607:29 AM1h14Zurich HB8:43 AMBiel/Bienne€371One-way0 transfers
- RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 5127:48 AM1h26Zürich Oerlikon9:14 AMBiel/Bienne€441One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Biel/Bienne
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Trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Zurich to Biel/Bienne train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Biel/Bienne trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 7:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 532 | 532 | 6:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 7:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 9 18969 | 18969 · IR 55 1782 | 1782 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 7:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1782 | 1782 | 6:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 7:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 730 | 730 · IR 65 3375 | 3375 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h37 | 8:09 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 8:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 8:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 9 18973 | 18973 · IR 55 1784 | 1784 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 8:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1784 | 1784 | 7:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 65 3379 | 3379 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h37 | 9:09 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 9:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 536 | 536 | 8:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 9:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 9:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1786 | 1786 | 8:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 9:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 10:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 10:14 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 | 9:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 10:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1788 | 1788 | 9:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 10:43 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 | 9:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 11:15 PM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 23 8484 | 8484 · IC 6 10377 | 10377 | 9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h16 | 12:07 AM Biel/Bienne | 4 transfers | |
| IC 5 540 | 540 | 10:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h11 | 11:15 PM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 23 8484 | 8484 · IC 6 10377 | 10377 · S 3 15391 | 15391 | 10:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h59 | 12:07 AM Biel/Bienne | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1 738 | 738 · S 20 7692 | 7692 | 10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h04 | 12:19 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · S 20 7692 | 7692 | 10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h03 | 12:19 AM Biel/Bienne | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1 738 | 738 · S 20 7692 | 7692 | 10:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h47 | 12:19 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 5 542 | 542 | 10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 12:22 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · S 3 15317 | 15317 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h49 | 5:35 AM Biel/Bienne | 2 transfers | |
| S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h20 | 6:11 AM Biel/Bienne | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | |||||
| IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 7:14 AM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 7:43 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 7:43 AM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 65 3327 | 3327 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h37 | 8:09 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 8:14 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 510 | 510 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 8:14 AM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 8:43 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1760 | 1760 | 7:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:43 AM Biel/Bienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 9:14 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 9:43 AM Biel/Bienne | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: SBB, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Zurich to Biel/Bienne trainsSBB, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Zurich and Biel/Bienne from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Zurich and Biel/Bienne
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Biel/Bienne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Biel/Bienne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Biel/Bienne
Most Zurich to Biel/Bienne trains use the Zürich HB to Biel/Bienne station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Biel/Bienne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Biel/Bienne leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Biel/Bienne station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Biel/Bienne from Biel/Bienne city centre
Biel/Bienne train station facilities and services
Biel/Bienne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Seeland, Restaurant St. Gervais
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Biel/Bienne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Biel/Bienne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Biel/Bienne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Biel/Bienne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Biel/Bienne: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Elite, Art Déco Hotel Elite, Mercure Plaza Biel.
More options for your journey from Zurich to Biel/Bienne
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