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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 160 and takes 4h 19m.

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 19m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.

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, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.

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 and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Manchester to Basel?

The distance between Manchester and Basel is 965 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 10h and costs SFr 140 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 19m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 650 and takes 10h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 21h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Basel bus arrive?

Manchester to Basel bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 6:44 PM in Manchester and 7:44 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 1266+ 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, train (Eurostar), 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
4h 19m
CHF 49–160
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 Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
10h
CHF 148–649
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill 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 Basel Euroairport FRbus
21h 29m
CHF 55–170
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 51m
Fly 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 48m
CHF 59–204
Train via Strasbourg
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 l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
10h 18m
CHF 185–637
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
22h 9m
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 51m
CHF 200–301

Manchester to Basel by train and foot

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CHF 148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

easyJet, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 10h.

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