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Nine ways to Travel from Chester to Zurich

Composite routes from Chester to Zurich

Cheapest
13 h 13 min
Car
1316 km.
from $72
Fastest
1 h 58 min
Plane
Other
13 h 13 min
Rideshare
1316 km.
from $17.17
5 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1036 km.
from $180.27
10 h 45 min
1035 km.
from $582.52
22 h 13 min
1036 km.
from $193.52
6 h 56 min
Train, Plane
1036 km.
from $193.32
6 h 18 min
Train, Plane
1036 km.
from $249.42
6 h 51 min
Train, Plane
1036 km.
from $303.53

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49
Bus from London Victoria to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$44.30–$75.95

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$43.04

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$582.26
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Liverpool to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$822.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$240.50
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,075.91
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$949.33
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$949.33

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$620.23
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$379.73

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$759.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47
Plane from Liverpool to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$531.63
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$455.68

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$392.39

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$202.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$101.26
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Earl's
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Zurich is to night bus and bus which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 33h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Earl's Court Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Zurich?

The distance between Chester and Zurich is 1102 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chester to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Zurich bus from?

Chester to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Zurich train from?

Chester to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Zurich?

The best way to get from Chester to Zurich is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $173.91 and takes 22h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Chester to Zurich bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 08:52 in Chester and 09:52 in Zurich.

Where does the Chester to Zurich train arrive?

Chester to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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