The average train between Basel and Chester takes 15h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. 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 10:30 AM in the morning, 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 Strasbourg and take an average of 15h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chester. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Chester station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Basel to Chester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Basel and Chester is 969.4 km. The road distance is 1,312 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Chester via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 7m.