Grenchen · 16 km to the salon
Barber near Grenchen
Grenchen in the canton of Solothurn is about 16 kilometres from Biel, and two stations link the town directly to Biel station. From there, GYAN on Zentralstrasse 22 is just a few minutes' walk.
From one watch town to another
Grenchen, Granges in French, lies in the canton of Solothurn at the foot of the Jura, with the Grenchenberg behind it and the regional airfield out on the plain towards the Aare. Like Biel, Grenchen has long been tied to the watch industry, and plenty of people commute between the two towns. At around 16 kilometres, Grenchen is one of the furthest places we have a page for, so the trip to Biel should be worth your while.
Grenchen Nord or Grenchen Süd?
Grenchen has two stations, and both get you straight to Biel. Grenchen Nord is on the line that comes out of the Jura through the Grenchenberg tunnel, and Grenchen Süd is on the Jura foot line between Solothurn and Biel. Which one you use just depends on which part of town you live in. Get off at Biel station and it's a few minutes' walk to Zentralstrasse 22.
By car, the A5 links Grenchen and Biel, or you can take the main road through Lengnau and Pieterlen. Allow a generous 25 minutes and park in one of the public car parks in central Biel.
Beard and shave while you're here
When the journey is a bit longer, a quick tidy-up isn't really enough. Beards are a big part of what we do at GYAN. The beard trim gets length and shape back in order, with the lines finished using the razor. The hot towel shave is a traditional wet shave with hot towel, lather and aftercare, about 20 minutes for CHF 28.
For your hair, go for the GYAN Signature Cut: a haircut plus styling and practical tips so you can recreate the look yourself. That saves you some frustration in front of the mirror between visits to Biel. If you want the lot, the GYAN Premium package bundles haircut, beard, wash and styling.
Planning your visit from Grenchen
So you don't have to wait after the journey, it's best to book online, with instant confirmation. Walk-ins are still welcome during opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 9am to 7pm, Thursday and Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 8:30am to 6pm, closed on Sundays.
Inside you'll find brown leather chairs and a red Persian carpet on the wall. Pay in cash, by card or with TWINT. On the way to Biel you'll pass Lengnau, which has its own page too.
Getting here from Grenchen
- By car
- approx. 25 min · 16 km
- By train and bus
- From Grenchen Nord or Grenchen Süd the train takes you straight to Biel station, then it's a few minutes on foot to the salon.
- On foot from Biel station
- a few minutes to Zentralstrasse 22
Popular services
- 01CHF 28.–Hot towel shaveTraditional wet shave with hot towel and aftercare.→
- 02CHF 20.–Beard trimBeard shaped, outlines finished with the razor.→
- 03CHF 45.–GYAN Signature CutHaircut plus individual styling and tips on how to style it yourself.→
- 04CHF 75.–GYAN Premium packageHaircut + beard + wash + styling.→
Frequently asked questions
Which Grenchen station is better for getting to GYAN?
Either works: trains run straight to Biel station from both Grenchen Nord and Grenchen Süd. Take whichever is closer to you, then it's a few minutes' walk from Biel station to the salon.
How long does the drive from Grenchen to Biel take?
For the roughly 16 kilometres via the A5 or the main road, allow a generous 25 minutes. In central Biel, park in one of the public car parks.
Can I get a wet shave at GYAN if I come from Grenchen?
Yes, the hot towel shave with lather and aftercare takes about 20 minutes and costs CHF 28. It's best to book online so your slot is waiting when you arrive from Grenchen.
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