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.
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 | 16.03 | 16.03 |
| Goppenstein dp | 16.29 | 16.29 |
| Kandersteg dp | 16.42 | 16.42 |
| Frutigen dp | 17.01 | 17.01 |
| 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 |
- Timetable & Tickets Traffic only Saturday/Sunday
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.
