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 65 - SFr 120 and takes 22h 15m.

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 70 - SFr 230.

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 Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

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 Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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 11h 1m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 550.

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 11h 1m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 22h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 260 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Chester to Zurich bus arrive?

Chester to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 3:55 AM in Chester and 4:55 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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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, TGV), bus, car, car 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 to Manchester Airport, fly
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 74–226
Fly from Liverpool
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LPL - ZRH
7h 18m
CHF 63–260
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 Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
11h 1m
CHF 308–529
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
22h 15m
CHF 68–111
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, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
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 22m
CHF 104–275
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
6h 49m
CHF 162–437
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
7h 7m
CHF 150–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
25h 11m
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 186–310

Chester to Zurich by train and foot

4Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,102.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Zuerich Hb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Zurich Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 22h 15m.

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