Lugano to Biel/Bienne Trains

Lugano to Biel/Bienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Biel/Bienne takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.

3h 37m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: CHF 88
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lugano to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Olten to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...

3h 16m

CHF 65–128

Lugano to Biel/Bienne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Biel/Bienne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Biel/Bienne at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

10:02 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
8h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 3:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 3:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 3:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 3:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 3:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 3:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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