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 50 - SFr 150 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 50 - SFr 150.

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, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

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 7m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 700.

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 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 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 700 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 160 and takes 21h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Basel bus arrive?

Manchester to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:43 PM in Manchester and 4:43 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 1255+ 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)MAN - BSL
4h 19m
CHF 54–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR
21h 29m
CHF 53–156
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
10h 7m
CHF 150–661
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
12h 50m
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 48m
CHF 64–194
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
10h 17m
CHF 192–686
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
22h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
13h 50m
CHF 199–290

Manchester to Basel by train, foot, and bus

43Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 150Cheapest 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, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 7m.

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