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 90 - SFr 200 and takes 21h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Basel?

The distance between Manchester and Basel is 1124 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 45m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 or bus from Manchester to Basel?

The best way to get from Manchester to Basel is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 200 and takes 21h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Basel bus arrive?

Manchester to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:36 PM in Manchester and 2:36 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 558+ 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, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, train
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 47m
CHF 75–246
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 45m
CHF 301–504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
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 23m
CHF 93–192
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
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 23m
CHF 130–319
Fly Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 6m
CHF 106–372
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 8m
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 56m
CHF 175–290

Manchester to Basel by train and foot

45Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 301Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Basel.

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Distance: 1,123.5 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 21h 23m.

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