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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 23h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via London Victoria, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Zürich HB via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Chester to Zurich?

The distance between Chester and Zurich is 1102 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs SFr 390 - SFr 950.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chester to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Zurich?

The best way to get from Chester to Zurich is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs SFr 390 - SFr 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 23h 3m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 280 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Chester to Zurich bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:59 AM in Chester and 6:59 AM in Zurich.

Where does the Chester to Zurich train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Chester to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
5h 48m
CHF 79–237
Fly Liverpool to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LPL - ZRH
7h 22m
CHF 69–271
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
10h 43m
CHF 397–941
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus
23h 3m
CHF 81–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
13h 25m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 2m
CHF 112–325
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
6h 32m
CHF 98–275
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
7h 9m
CHF 153–349
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
11h 10m
CHF 309–522
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
14h 30m
CHF 186–311

Chester to Zurich by train and foot

5Weekly Services

10h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 397Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,102.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Zurich Bus Station via London Victoria, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, and Luxembourg Gare Centrale in around 23h 3m.

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