Zurich to Biel/Bienne train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne

Showing times and prices for 28 Apr

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 10 m

Trains per day

75

Distance

102 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Biel/Bienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Biel/Bienne will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.

Fast trains

Of the 75 trains that leave Zurich for Biel/Bienne every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SBBIR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516
    9:591h15
    Zurich Altstetten
    11:14Biel/Bienne
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536
    19:591h15
    Zurich Altstetten
    21:14Biel/Bienne
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514
    8:591h15
    Zurich Altstetten
    10:14Biel/Bienne
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526
    14:591h15
    Zurich Altstetten
    16:14Biel/Bienne
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518
    10:591h15
    Zurich Altstetten
    12:14Biel/Bienne
    £341One-way
    1 change

Live departures

Zurich to Biel/Bienne train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Biel/Bienne trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 28 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
sbbIC 5 512 | 5128:04 Zurich HB
1h10
9:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 17628:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
9:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 55 1762 | 17628:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
9:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1762 | 17628:29 Zurich HB
1h16
9:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 710 | 710 · IR 65 3335 | 33358:32 Zurich HB
1h37
10:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 5148:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
10:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 5148:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
10:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 514 | 5149:04 Zurich HB
1h10
10:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 55 1764 | 17649:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
10:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 55 1764 | 17649:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
10:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1764 | 17649:29 Zurich HB
1h16
10:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 712 | 712 · IR 65 3339 | 33399:32 Zurich HB
1h37
11:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 5169:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
11:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 5169:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
11:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 516 | 51610:04 Zurich HB
1h10
11:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 9 18937 | 18937 · IR 55 1766 | 176610:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
11:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 55 1766 | 176610:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
11:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1766 | 176610:29 Zurich HB
1h16
11:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 714 | 714 · IR 65 3343 | 334310:32 Zurich HB
1h37
12:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 51810:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
12:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 51810:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
12:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 518 | 51811:04 Zurich HB
1h10
12:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 5 18541 | 18541 · IR 55 1768 | 176811:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
12:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18941 | 18941 · IR 55 1768 | 176811:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
12:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1768 | 176811:29 Zurich HB
1h16
12:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 716 | 716 · IR 65 3347 | 334711:32 Zurich HB
1h37
13:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 52011:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
13:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 52011:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
13:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 520 | 52012:04 Zurich HB
1h10
13:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 5 18545 | 18545 · IR 55 1770 | 177012:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
13:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18945 | 18945 · IR 55 1770 | 177012:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
13:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1770 | 177012:29 Zurich HB
1h16
13:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 718 | 718 · IR 65 3351 | 335112:32 Zurich HB
1h37
14:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 52212:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
14:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 52212:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
14:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 522 | 52213:04 Zurich HB
1h10
14:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 9 18949 | 18949 · IR 55 1772 | 177213:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
14:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18549 | 18549 · IR 55 1772 | 177213:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
14:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1772 | 177213:29 Zurich HB
1h16
14:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 720 | 720 · IR 65 3355 | 335513:32 Zurich HB
1h37
15:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 52413:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
15:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 524 | 52413:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
15:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 524 | 52414:04 Zurich HB
1h10
15:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 5 18553 | 18553 · IR 55 1774 | 177414:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
15:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18953 | 18953 · IR 55 1774 | 177414:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
15:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1774 | 177414:29 Zurich HB
1h16
15:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 722 | 722 · IR 65 3359 | 335914:32 Zurich HB
1h37
16:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 52614:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
16:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 52614:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
16:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 526 | 52615:04 Zurich HB
1h10
16:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 9 18957 | 18957 · IR 55 1776 | 177615:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
16:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18557 | 18557 · IR 55 1776 | 177615:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
16:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 55 1776 | 177615:29 Zurich HB
1h16
16:45 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbIC 1 724 | 724 · IR 65 3363 | 336315:32 Zurich HB
1h37
17:09 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 52815:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
17:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 5 528 | 52815:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
17:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIC 5 528 | 52816:04 Zurich HB
1h10
17:14 Biel/Bienne0 changesdirect
sbbS 5 18561 | 18561 · IR 55 1778 | 177816:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
17:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18961 | 18961 · IR 55 1778 | 177816:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
17:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 53016:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
18:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 53016:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
18:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18565 | 18565 · IR 55 1780 | 178017:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
18:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18965 | 18965 · IR 55 1780 | 178017:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
18:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 53217:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
19:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 532 | 53217:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
19:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18569 | 18569 · IR 55 1782 | 178218:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
19:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18969 | 18969 · IR 55 1782 | 178218:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
19:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbRE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 53418:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h26
20:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbIR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 534 | 53418:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
20:14 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 5 18573 | 18573 · IR 55 1784 | 178419:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h29
20:45 Biel/Bienne1 change
sbbS 9 18973 | 18973 · IR 55 1784 | 178419:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
20:45 Biel/Bienne1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Biel/Bienne

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Trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
102 km
Average train duration
1h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Trains per day
28
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 10m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Biel/Bienne trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Biel/Bienne from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£23
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£64
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Zurich to Biel/Bienne train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Biel/Bienne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Biel/Bienne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Zurich to Biel/Bienne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The train journey from Zurich to Biel/Bienne covers a distance of 102 km and takes approximately 1h 10m. Trains run 28 per day.
The train distance from Zurich to Biel/Bienne is 102 km.
The first train from Zurich to Biel/Bienne leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Zurich to Biel/Bienne departs at 23:54.
Trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne run approximately 28 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich to Biel/Bienne.
Yes, there is a direct train between Zurich and Biel/Bienne. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
To get from Zurich to Biel/Bienne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Zurich to Biel/Bienne.
The train station in Zurich that goes to Biel/Bienne is Zurich HB, and it arrives at Biel/Bienne.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Biel/Bienne is by train, costing approximately £23.
Booking trains from Zurich to Biel/Bienne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Biel/Bienne.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Biel/Bienne

Zurich
Biel/Bienne
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Biel/Bienne.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
  • Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon
  • Tram: Line 10, Line 11
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Markthalle
  • Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Placid Hotel Zurich
  • Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
  • H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 240 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten
  • S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
  • Tram: Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available

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