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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chester is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 22h 11m.

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 19m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

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, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

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 which takes 11h 55m and costs £300 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chester train from?

Zurich to Chester train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Chester?

The best way to get from Zurich to Chester is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £300 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 22h 11m.

Where does the Zurich to Chester bus arrive?

Zurich to Chester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 11:18 PM in Zurich and 10:18 PM in Chester.

Where does the Zurich to Chester train arrive?

Zurich to Chester train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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?

There are 1096+ hotels available in Chester.

Zurich to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Chester by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 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 19m
£83–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
22h 11m
£81–138
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
11h 55m
£309–561
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 34m
£288–373
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 30m
£105–319
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
6h 57m
£97–273
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 31m
£153–495
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 29m
£184–301

Zurich to Chester by train and foot

2Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

£309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Chester via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Chester Bus Interchange via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria in around 22h 11m.

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