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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Biel/Bienne is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Biel/Bienne is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

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

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Milano Centrale and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Florence to Biel/Bienne?

The distance between Florence and Biel/Bienne is 600 km. The road distance is 643 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Florence to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.

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

Florence to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Where does the Florence to Biel/Bienne train arrive?

Florence to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Biel/Bienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Biel/Bienne is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Florence to Biel/Bienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Biel/Bienne?

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Where can I stay near Biel/Bienne?

There are 369+ hotels available in Biel/Bienne.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Biel/Bienne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
7h 5m
CHF 97–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Baselbus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic51
8h 41m
Drive 643 km
1. Drive from Florence to Biel/Biennecar 643 km
6h 33m
CHF 106–152
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
5h 46m
CHF 137–362
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
3. Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain Ic
9h 58m
CHF 145–395
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
7h 38m
CHF 113–255
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
6h 17m
CHF 129–405

Florence to Biel/Bienne by train

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Distance: 600 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Biel/Bienne via Milano Centrale and Bern in around 7h 5m.

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