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 85 - SFr 160 and takes 26h.

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 60 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Zurich via Birmingham and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 490.

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 2m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 22h 31m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 4m.

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 4:07 PM in Chester and 5:07 PM 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?

Book your Chester to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chester to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 9 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 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 64–197
Fly Liverpool to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LPL - ZRH
7h 4m
CHF 56–241
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 2m
CHF 277–488
Bus via Brussels
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 Station to Zurichbus
22h 31m
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 22m
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 92–285
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 22m
CHF 103–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus
26h
CHF 86–152
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 28m
CHF 185–299

Chester to Zurich by train and foot

4Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 277Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Zurich.

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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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Zurich via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North Station in around 22h 31m.

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