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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Basel. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Basel SBB via Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Basel. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to Basel?

The distance between Manchester and Basel is 966 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Basel bus from?

Manchester to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Basel?

The best way to get from Manchester to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 290 - SFr 550 and takes 9h 43m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Basel bus arrive?

Manchester to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 5:28 PM in Manchester and 6:28 PM in Basel.

Where does the Manchester to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 576+ hotels available in Basel.

Manchester to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
4h 26m
CHF 62–202
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
9h 43m
CHF 299–504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus
20h 45m
CHF 69–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
12h 53m
Fly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 49m
CHF 90–293
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 19m
CHF 134–363
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
22h 14m
CHF 100–204
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
13h 59m
CHF 175–289

Manchester to Basel by train and foot

45Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 966 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 43m.

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