What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chester is to bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 20h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chester is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chester. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chester. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Chester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Chester?

The distance between Basel and Chester is 790 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Chester without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs £280 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Chester?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Basel to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chester bus from?

Basel to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chester train from?

Basel to Chester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chester?

The best way to get from Basel to Chester is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs £280 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Chester bus arrive?

Basel to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 10:16 PM in Basel and 9:16 PM in Chester.

Where does the Basel to Chester train arrive?

Basel to Chester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Chester.

Basel to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Chester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
9h 39m
£286–480
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
20h 50m
£65–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
12h 36m
Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 56m
£71–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
21h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
13h 36m
£169–282
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 20m
£98–303
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 18m
£122–344
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 3m
£121–445

Basel to Chester by train and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

£286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Chester.

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Distance: 785.5 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Chester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chester Bus Interchange via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 20h 50m.

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