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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 180 and takes 25h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Birmingham and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Chester to Basel?

The distance between Chester and Basel is 1029 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Chester to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Basel train from?

Chester to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Basel?

The best way to get from Chester to Basel is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 850. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 21h 13m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Chester to Basel bus arrive?

Chester to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 9:28 PM in Chester and 10:28 PM in Basel.

Where does the Chester to Basel train arrive?

Chester to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)MAN - BSL
5h 25m
CHF 64–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
25h 59m
CHF 54–176
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
10h 4m
CHF 170–829
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
21h 13m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
12h 24m
Fly Liverpool to Basel
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Basel (BSL)LPL - BSL
7h 31m
CHF 64–185
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MAN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 54m
CHF 74–217
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
10h 14m
CHF 212–854
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
13h 25m
CHF 200–292

Chester to Basel by train, foot, and bus

43Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,029.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North Station in around 21h 13m.

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