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How to get fromDublin to Biel/Bienneby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Basel, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane plane DUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train
    6h 18m
    CHF 76–249

  2. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train
    17h 48m
    CHF 351–582

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train
    28h 30m
    CHF 522–1,255

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain train
    6h 41m
    CHF 92–280

  5. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain train
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain train
    6h 59m
    CHF 111–275

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Biel/Biennecar car
    29h 20m
    CHF 620–1,551

  7. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus
    6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train
    43h 20m
    CHF 482–816

Dublin to Biel/Bienne by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Biel/Bienne. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Biel/Bienne. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Biel/Bienne via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 48m.

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