Calais to Biel/Bienne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Biel/Bienne takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Biel/Bienne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 38m
Duration: 939 km
Distance: CHF 205
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain

8h 49m

CHF 155–258

Calais to Biel/Bienne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Calais and Biel/Bienne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Biel/Bienne at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:29 AM → 2:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 4:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 2:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 4:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:41 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 6:41 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 8:41 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 11:41 AM
Arrives next day
19h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:04 AM → 4:41 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
12:12 PM → 8:41 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
2:04 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
6:06 PM → 11:41 AM
Arrives next day
17h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:29 AM → 2:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 4:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
6:29 PM → 11:41 AM
Arrives next day
17h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:29 AM → 2:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 4:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:29 AM → 2:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 4:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais to Biel/Bienne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Calais, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Biel/Bienne via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 49m.

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