Direct connections from Biel to Brig

Hiking train Biel–Brig

Without changing trains to the Bernese Oberland

From 10 June 2023, you can travel quickly, comfortably and inexpensively to the most beautiful hiking areas in the Bernese Oberland and the Valais with our hiking train at the weekend. Departure from Biel is always at 07.34 (except Saturdays from 16 September to 14 October 2023, when it will be at 08.06). In the evening, the hiking train from Brig also takes you back home. Departure from Brig is always at 15:59 (exception from 23 July to 22 October, then only at 16:02). You can find detailed timetables in the online timetable.

Your advantages

  • Boarding in: Biel, Lyss, Zollikofen, Ostermundigen, Gümligen, Münsingen
  • No change of trains in Bern or Thun
  • Cheap thanks to the Supersaver Ticket (available for the outward and return journey)
  • In the Bernese Oberland in just one hour
  • up to 20 minutes less travel time

Attention construction work in the Biel region

On the weekends of 30.9./1.10. and 7./8.10. the hiking train will run to and from Lyss.

Ideas for your next excursion
BLS Bahnwanderweg Lötschberger Nordrampe

Lötschberg north ramp

Diverse railroad hiking trail
Wanderung auf der Lötschberger-Südrampe

Lötschberger southern approach

A real classic hike
Wandern auf der Allmenalp bei Kandersteg

Lötschberger southern approach

Hiking with a great view
Wanderung auf dem Niesen

Niesen

The athletes' mountain
Eine Blumenwiese im Diemtigtal

Hiking in the Diemtigtal Nature Park

The most beautiful tours
Saftige Wiesen und im Hintergrund das Stockhorn

Hiking on the Stockhorn

Discover diverse hiking options
Steg der über einen Wasserfall in der Cholerenschlucht führt

Choleren Gorge

Water spectacle in Adelboden
Kandersteg, Rundwanderweg

Kandersteg circular trails

Three different routes through the village
Aussicht von der Tschentenalp mit Blick auf drei farbige Gondeln

Hike to the Schwandfeldspitz

With Tschentenalp Alpine Garden
wandern sunnbuel gemmipass 2

Gemmi Pass-Sunnbüel

From the Bernese Oberland to the Valais

Supersaver tickets

Travel for the lowest fares with the supersaver ticket

If you know in advance where you want to travel, you should definitely buy your ticket as early as possible. This is because the earlier you buy a ticket, the greater the chance of getting your hands on a supersaver ticket offering a discount of up to 70%. Supersaver tickets are available exclusively online and can be purchased no earlier than 60 days in advance of your desired date of travel. Where possible, choose connections outside of the peak times.

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