What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne is to drive which costs SFr 120 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Biel/Bienne?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Dortmund Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Biel/Bienne?

The distance between Basel and Biel/Bienne is 736 km. The road distance is 640.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Biel/Bienne without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Biel/Bienne train from?

Basel to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oelde station.

Where does the Basel to Biel/Bienne train arrive?

Basel to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Biel/Bienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Biel/Bienne is 641 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Basel to Biel/Bienne.

Where can I stay near Biel/Bienne?

There are 352+ hotels available in Biel/Bienne.

Basel to Biel/Bienne - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
8h 12m
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Basel (BSL)plane FMO - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
10h 38m
CHF 111–415
Drive 640.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Biel/Biennecar 640.7 km
6h 11m
CHF 123–177
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
8h 58m
Train via Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
10h 11m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
9h 41m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
9h 13m
CHF 178–426

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

70Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Biel/Bienne.

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Distance: 736.4 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Biel/Bienne via Oelde, Dortmund Hbf, and Basel SBB in around 8h 12m.

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