What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chester is to bus via Brussels which costs £60 - £110 and takes 23h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Chester is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Chester via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Chester?

The distance between Zurich and Chester is 689 miles.

How do I travel from Zurich to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Chester without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 12h 27m and costs £180 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Chester?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Zurich to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chester bus from?

Zurich to Chester bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chester train from?

Zurich to Chester train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Chester?

The best way to get from Zurich to Chester is to train via Offenburg which takes 12h 27m and costs £180 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 23h 59m.

Where does the Zurich to Chester bus arrive?

Zurich to Chester bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 1:09 PM in Zurich and 12:09 PM in Chester.

Where does the Zurich to Chester train arrive?

Zurich to Chester train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Zurich to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Chester by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 18m
£46–175
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
12h 27m
£180–587
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 299
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
23h 59m
£64–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
13h 31m
Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 11m
£56–200
Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 7m
£99–247
Fly Zurich Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
7h 38m
£130–434
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
13h 34m
£220–640
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
30h 10m
£63–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
14h 27m
£205–299

Zurich to Chester by train and foot

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12h 27mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.8 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Chester via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 23h 59m.

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