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 35 - 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 35 - 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Birmingham and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

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 14m.

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 3m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 600.

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 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, 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 35 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 600 and takes 10h 3m, you could also bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 21h 19m.

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 4:44 AM in Manchester and 5:44 AM 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 1241+ 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
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
4h 19m
CHF 38–160
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 Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
10h 3m
CHF 144–571
Bus via Brussels
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 Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
21h 19m
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 58–194
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 14m
CHF 186–586
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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
26h 15m
CHF 56–144
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 194–288

Manchester to Basel by train, foot, and bus

43Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa City, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. 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 3m.

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