Zurich to Biel/Bienne Transfer

The Zurich to Biel/Bienne transfer takes you to the largest bilingual city in Switzerland, where German and French have equal standing in daily life. Biel is a centre of the watch industry: the Swatch Group has its headquarters here, and Omega and Rolex also manufacture in the city.

At around 126 km from Zurich Airport, you reach Biel in about an hour and a half. Many of our guests are business travellers from the watch and precision industries, visitors to the Tissot Arena or holidaymakers on Lake Biel.

Why choose a private transfer from Zurich Airport to Biel/Bienne?

By train, the journey from the airport to Biel usually involves a change at Zurich HB or Olten. If you have a meeting at a watchmaker, a hotel on the lake or need to go up to Magglingen, a direct car gets you there faster and more relaxed. Our private transfer from Zurich Airport to Biel offers you:

• Straight to the company site: watchmakers, suppliers and offices in Biel, Nidau and Bözingen
• Up to Magglingen and along the lake: the Magglingen sports centre, Twann and Ligerz on Lake Biel
• Flight tracking: your driver adjusts to delays at no extra cost
• Fixed price: agreed before you get in, handy for expense claims
• Available around the clock: early departures and late arrivals alike

For groups of more than 6 people we arrange coordinated group transfers with several vehicles.

How much does a transfer from Zurich Airport to Biel/Bienne cost?

The price applies to a central address. For an exact fixed price for your address, use the booking form. For business accounts or regular bookings, contact us directly.

How the airport pick-up works

Your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall at Zurich Airport with a name sign. Your flight is tracked in real time, a delayed landing costs you nothing and you do not need to call when you land. The process:

1. Arrive at ZRH Terminal 1 or 2 and collect your luggage
2. Walk to the arrivals hall, where your driver waits with your name
3. Luggage loaded, departure on the A1 towards Bern and onto the A5 from Solothurn
4. Arrive at your hotel, office or private address in Biel/Bienne

The same process applies to our entire Zurich airport transfer service to every destination.

Return: From Biel/Bienne to Zurich Airport

For the return we work back from your departure time. For a 09:00 flight we pick you up in Biel at around 05:00. Pick-ups in Magglingen or along the northern lake shore need a few extra minutes, which we plan in. We plan the pick-up so that you reach the terminal about two hours before departure.

• The same fixed price in both directions: the return costs the same as the outward trip
• No night surcharge: a 03:00 pick-up is charged at the normal rate
• Luggage loaded at your door: no platform, no second taxi
• Flight changes absorbed: tell us the new departure time and the pick-up moves with it

Book both directions together and the vehicle is also reserved for your departure date. For regular or recurring trips, contact us directly.

The route: Zurich Airport to Biel/Bienne

The drive takes the A51 onto the A1 towards Bern, past Aarau and Olten to the junction near Solothurn. There it switches to the A5 along the foot of the Jura to Biel. The drive usually takes 1 hour 35 to 2 hours. At rush hour the Limmat valley and the stretch near Härkingen can slow down.

Biel sits at the northern end of Lake Biel, and the old town and the lakeside are close to the station. More about the region is available from Biel/Bienne Seeland Tourism.

We also serve all other routes from Zurich Airport. See the full city transfer overview, including Solothurn, Neuchâtel and Bern.

Vehicle classes for your Biel/Bienne transfer

Many guests travelling to Biel are on business, so a quiet place to work in the car matters:

• Mercedes E-Class: the standard for 1 to 3 travellers with normal luggage
• Mercedes S-Class: VIP standard for client pick-ups and executive arrivals, price in the booking form
• Mercedes V-Class: up to 6 seats and 8 pieces of luggage, the usual choice for families and teams

Full specifications are on our vehicle classes page, and our limousine service covers VIP and executive requirements.

Frequently asked questions about the transfer from Zurich Airport to Biel/Bienne

How long is the drive from Zurich Airport to Biel/Bienne?

Usually 1 h 35 to 2 h for about 126 km. Traffic at peak times can add some minutes, which we include in the pick-up time.

Does the driver speak French?

Our drivers speak German and English, and many also speak French. If you would like a French-speaking driver, add a note when you book.

Do you also drive to Magglingen or along Lake Biel?

Yes. We drive to Magglingen, Nidau, Twann, Ligerz and other places on the lake at a fixed price.

Is an airport transfer possible at night?

Yes. Our airport transfer can be booked around the clock, with no night surcharge.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

If you give us your flight number, we follow your actual arrival and adjust the pick-up at no extra cost.

Can families with children book a transfer?

Yes. Families can book our saloons or the Mercedes V-Class for up to 6 people. Please state any child seats you need when booking.