Direct connections from Biel to Brig

Straight into the weekend with the Biel-Brig hiking train

Bernese Oberland and Valais without changing trains

Direct and congestion-free access to hiking fun. From 29 May 2025, our extra weekend train will take you quickly and comfortably to the most beautiful areas in the Bernese Oberland and Valais. Leave everyday life behind you and treat yourself to some time out in the fresh mountain air.

Departure from Biel is at 07.34 hrs. In the evening, the hiking train also takes you back home from Brig. Departure from Brig is at 16.03 hrs.

Travel up to 70% cheaper

Save a lot of money with supersaver tickets

Arrive relaxed without changing trains

Get in and stay seated

Reach your destination 20 minutes faster

Save time thanks to direct connections

Timetable

From 29 May to 26 October 2025, our special trains between Biel/Bienne and Brig will be in operation for you at weekends and on public holidays. From Biel, Lyss, Zollikofen, Ostermundigen and Gümligen, there will be a direct train to Brig in the morning, then a direct connection will take you back home from Brig in the evening. Because the new direct train does not pass through Bern train station, travellers can reach their destination up to 20 minutes faster, depending on the connection.

Details of travel times can be found in the online timetable. You can purchase an online ticket directly via the online timetable.

Extra train in the morning from Biel

29.05.–26.10.2025

Saturday/Sunday and on public holidays

Biel/Bienne dp 07.34
Lyss dp  07.43
Zollikofen dp  07.54
Ostermundigen dp  07.59
Gümligen dp  08.03
Münsingen dp  08.10
Thun arr   08.20
Spiez arr  08.30
Mülenen arr  08.36
Reichenbach i.K. arr  08.38
Frutigen arr  08.44
Kandersteg arr   09.00
Goppenstein arr  09.12
Hohtenn arr  09.18
Ausserberg arr  09.24
Eggerberg arr  09.28
Brig arr  09.40

Extra train in the evening from Brig

29.05.–26.10.2025

Saturday/Sunday and on public holidays

Sat

 Sun

Brig dp 16.00 16.00
Eggerberg dp 16.07 16.07
Ausserberg dp 16.11 16.11
Hohtenn dp 16.17 16.17
Goppenstein dp 16.24 16.24
Kandersteg dp 16.37 16.37
Frutigen dp 17.01 17.01
Reichenbach dp 17.05 17.05
Mülenen dp 17.07 17.07
Spiez dp 17.15 17.15
Thun dp 17.25 17.38
Münsingen ar 17.33 17.46
Gümligen ar 17.41 17.53
Ostermundigen ar     |
17.55
Zollikofen ar 17.49 18.02
Lyss ar 18.01 18.12
Biel/Bienne ar 18.12 18.22

 

Supersaver tickets

Travel at the best prices with the supersaver ticket or Saver Day Pass

If you already know in advance where you are going, you should definitely buy your ticket early. Because the earlier you buy a ticket, the greater the chance of getting hold of a supersaver ticket or Saver Day Pass with a discount of up to 70%. Supersaver Tickets and Saver Day Passes are only available online and can be purchased at the earliest 60 days before the desired day of travel. For supersaver tickets, choose connections outside peak times if possible.

Excursion ideas

Ideas for your next excursion
Hängebrücke Sigriswil am Thunersee

Getting off in Thun

Thun arrival: 08.20
Panorama Suspension Bridges
Aussteigen-Spiez-Kirche

Getting off in Spiez

Spiez arrival: 08.30
Pearl at Lake Thun
Wanderung auf dem Niesen

Getting off in Mülenen

Mülenen arrival: 0836
Niesen – the mountain for hikers
Reichenbacher Hausweg - Haus Wittwer

Getting off in Reichenbach

Reichenbach i.K. arrival: 08.38
Reichenbach House Trail
Haengebruecke Hostalde Aussicht

Getting off in Frutigen

Frutigen arrival: 08.44
Hostalde Suspension Bridge
Leukerbad Gemmibahn

Getting off in Kandersteg

Kandersteg arrival: 09.00
Sunnbüel–Gemmi
Kandersteg Sunnbüel Arvenseeli Wanderung

Getting off in Kandersteg

Kandersteg arrival: 09.00
Sunnbüel mountain trail
Pärchen unterwegs auf dem Lötschentaler Höhenweg - Wallis

Getting off in Goppenstein

Goppenstein arrival: 09.12
Lötschental mountain path
Wanderung auf der Lötschberger-Südrampe

Getting off in Hohtenn

Hohtenn arrival: 09.18
Lötschberg southern approach
Wandern entland den Suonen an der Lötschberger Südrampe

Getting off in Ausserberg

Ausserberg arrival: 09.24
Walking along historic waterways
Steinadler Simplonpass

Getting off in Brig

Brig arrival: 09.40
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