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Chester to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Basel takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. 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 5m
Duration
1,318 km
Distance
CHF 344
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
10h 11m
CHF 282–525

Chester to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chester to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,318.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chester to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 11m.

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