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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chester is to fly and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 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 11m and costs £55 - £180.

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 Zurich and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs £280 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus 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 which takes 11h 33m and costs £280 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 23h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Chester bus arrive?

Zurich to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 3:34 AM in Zurich and 2:34 AM 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?

Book your Zurich to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1000+ 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 to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 11m
£58–175
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
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 33m
£284–507
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
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 25m
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
Fly 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
£98–214
Fly 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 35m
£148–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
26h 5m
£86–153
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 31m
£180–294

Zurich to Chester by train and foot

5Weekly Services

11h 33mAverage Duration

£284Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Chester.

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Distance: 684.9 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Chester via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich to Chester Bus Interchange via Brussels-North Station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 23h 25m.

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