Chester to Basel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Basel takes 12h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 12m
Duration: 1,318 km
Distance: CHF 381
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter

9h 43m

CHF 314–543

Chester to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 6:38 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 9:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 6:38 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 9:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 9:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 8:08 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:27 AM → 6:08 PM
10h 41m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 8:08 PM
10h 36m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:08 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 10:38 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:28 AM → 8:38 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
3:32 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 3 changes
5:32 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 3 changes
7:31 PM → 2:08 PM
Arrives next day
17h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 8:08 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:38 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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