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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chester is to bus via Brussels which costs £60 - £95 and takes 21h 14m.

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 6h 8m and costs £55 - £170.

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 Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Chester via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Chester?

The distance between Basel and Chester is 643 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 via Strasbourg which takes 10h 29m and costs £190 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chester train from?

Basel to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Chester?

The best way to get from Basel to Chester is to train via Strasbourg which takes 10h 29m and costs £190 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 21h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Chester bus arrive?

Basel to Chester bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 10:51 AM in Basel and 9:51 AM in Chester.

Where does the Basel to Chester train arrive?

Basel to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Basel to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Chester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.

Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BSL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 8m
£58–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Chester Bus Interchange
26h 21m
£51–171
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
10h 29m
£190–645
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station299
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birmingham
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
21h 14m
£64–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
12h 26m
Fly Basel to Liverpool
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Liverpool (LPL)BSL - LPL
7h 40m
£61–177
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ZRH - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 29m
£72–212
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ZRH - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
7h 28m
£115–279
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
10h 36m
£140–607
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chester
13h 22m
£193–281

Basel to Chester by train and foot

32Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.6 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chester Bus Interchange via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Newhall St in around 21h 14m.

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