Biel/Bienne is Switzerland’s largest bilingual city. You receive quotes and arrangements in German or English.
Moving in Biel/Bienne: good to know
Biel/Bienne is Switzerland’s largest bilingual city; street names and authorities use German and French. The old town lies at the foot of the Jura, while the newer town is flat and easy to access.
- Postcodes: 2500–2505
- Distance from our base in Spreitenbach: about 120 km
- Canton: Bern
- Parking permit for the moving van: we apply for it on request – Parking permit for the moving van
- Language: we speak English – on the phone, at the survey and on moving day
Neighbourhoods in Biel
We move in every neighbourhood, for example Altstadt, Madretsch, Mett, Bözingen.
Our services in Biel
How much does a move from Zurich to Biel cost?
The driving distance from Zurich to Biel is about 135 km. Typical prices incl. VAT, 2nd floor with lift at both ends:
- 2–2.5 rooms: approx. 20 m³, 2 movers, 10.5–15 hours, CHF 2,380–3,230
- 3–3.5 rooms: approx. 30 m³, 3 movers, 11–15.5 hours, CHF 3,520–4,800
- 4–4.5 rooms: approx. 40 m³, 3 movers, 17.5–24.5 hours, CHF 5,370–7,360
Fixed price or by the hour – after the survey · moving calculator · price overview
Moving routes from Biel/Bienne
Typical prices for 3–3.5 rooms, 2nd floor with lift, incl. VAT; distances rounded.
| Route | Distance | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Biel/Bienne → Solothurn | approx. 30 km | CHF 1,950 to 2,520 |
| Biel/Bienne → Bern | approx. 35 km | CHF 1,950 to 2,660 |
| Biel/Bienne → Basel | approx. 70 km | CHF 2,520 to 3,370 |
| Biel/Bienne → Lucerne | approx. 110 km | CHF 3,090 to 4,230 |
Parking for the moving van in Biel/Bienne
In Biel/Bienne, parking spaces for the moving van are reserved through this office: Polizeiinspektorat Biel (Temporäre Verkehrslenkung). Orders are placed by phone (032 326 18 26). The office does not state a deadline – ask early. On request we handle the application for you. Source: Stadt Biel (as of October 2026).
Registering after your move to Biel/Bienne
Anyone moving to Biel/Bienne must register within 14 days. Responsible office: Einwohnerkontrolle Biel. You can also report the move online via eUmzugCH. Source: Stadt Biel (as of October 2026).
Disposing of bulky waste in Biel/Bienne
Small bulky items up to 18 kg each go out with stickers on the refuse collection. Larger items are collected by the city’s road maintenance service after booking by phone (032 326 29 29). Source: Stadt Biel (as of October 2026).
We take heavy items or larger quantities with us during the move: furniture disposal.