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 160 and takes 23h 20m.

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 47m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

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 30m.

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 10h 53m.

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 53m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 or bus from Chester to Zurich?

The best way to get from Chester to Zurich is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 22h 30m.

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 12:48 PM in Chester and 1:48 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?

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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 - 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
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1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
5h 47m
CHF 51–178
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
10h 53m
CHF 208–647
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 30m
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
6h 56m
CHF 72–225
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 24m
CHF 110–255
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 6m
CHF 144–460
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, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus 299
23h 20m
CHF 66–154
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 23m
CHF 210–322

Chester to Zurich by train and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 208Cheapest 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 47m

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 10h 53m. 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 30m.

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