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Essen to Biel/Bienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Biel/Bienne takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

6h 22m
Duration
649 km
Distance
CHF 133
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train Ic51
6h 15m
CHF 113–431

Essen to Biel/Bienne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Biel/Bienne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Biel/Bienne at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 649.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Biel/Bienne via Basel SBB in around 6h 15m.

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