The average train between Zurich and Biel takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Biel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Zurich and Biel. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Biel at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Göschenen and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Biel. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Biel station via Göschenen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Zurich to Biel train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Biel train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Biel station.
Book your Zurich to Biel train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Zurich and Biel is 104.4 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Biel via Göschenen and Andermatt in around 4h 1m.