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How to Travel from

Manchester to Basel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

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:
$27.17–$39.13

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$500.00
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$706.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$369.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$206.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$543.48
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$815.22

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$532.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$652.17
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$53.26

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$130.43
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17

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:
$103.26–$206.52

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$81.52

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$81.52–$217.39
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$130.43

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.78–$65.22

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
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$52.17

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
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:
$36.96–$44.57

Questions and Answers

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 $50 - $228.26 and takes 4h 26m.

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 26m and costs $50 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

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 Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

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 via Strasbourg which takes 9h 37m and costs $282.61 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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, 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 26m and costs $50 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs $282.61 - $652.17 and takes 9h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 21h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Basel bus arrive?

Manchester to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 08:46 in Manchester and 09:46 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?

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