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 75 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 50m.

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 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Basel via London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Manchester, 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 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 290 - SFr 500 and takes 9h 46m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 50m.

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 10:36 PM in Manchester and 11:36 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1058+ 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, train, 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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
4h 31m
CHF 67–212
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 46m
CHF 299–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
19h 40m
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
13h
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 91–293
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 135–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Baselbus
20h 50m
CHF 78–134
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
14h 6m
CHF 175–295

Manchester to Basel by train and foot

43Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

easyJet, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL) 4 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 Gare De Lyon in around 9h 46m.

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