The average train between Basel and Chester takes 17h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 17h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Chester station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
Basel to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Basel and Chester is 969.4 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Chester via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 6m.
