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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

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Twelve ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Biel/bienne

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Biel/bienne

Cheapest
16 h 21 min
Car
1497 km.
from $82
Fastest
2 h 9 min
Plane
Other
16 h 21 min
Rideshare
1497 km.
from $19.53
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1213 km.
from $201.90
13 h 17 min
1214 km.
from $585.76
28 h 37 min
1212 km.
from $268.24
6 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
1213 km.
from $254.08
7 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1213 km.
from $225.82
7 h 55 min
Train, Plane
1213 km.
from $307.99
8 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1213 km.
from $356.71
13 h 39 min
1212 km.
from $728.30
34 h 49 min
Bus, Train
1213 km.
from $167

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bern
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Metz
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$56.96

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$632.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$886.04
Plane from Newcastle to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$582.26

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Newcastle to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$278.47
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$329.10
Plane from Newcastle to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$329.10

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$632.89
Plane from Newcastle to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Newcastle to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$468.34

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$417.71

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.23–$215.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50
Plane from Newcastle to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$63.29
Train from Meroux to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Belfort-Montbeliard
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$101.26
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.64–$55.69
Train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$45.57–$82.28

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$62.02

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne is to bus and night bus and train which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 34h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Biel/Bienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Biel/Bienne, Zukunftstrasse via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Bern, Neufeld P+R and Lyss, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 37m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Biel/Bienne via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Biel/Bienne is 1284 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 17m and costs $434.78 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne bus from?

Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 17m and costs $434.78 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 28h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Biel/Bienne?

Biel/Bienne is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 05:09 in Edinburgh and 06:09 in Biel/Bienne.

Where does the Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne train arrive?

Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Biel/Bienne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Biel/Bienne?

There are 263+ hotels available in Biel/Bienne. Prices start at $55.15 per night.
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