How to travel from Manchester to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Basel

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $204 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $204, while a flight costs an average of $504.

Distance: 593 miles (955 km)

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$504

Average price

$204

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Cheapest

$244

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6h 18m

Average total duration

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4h 18m

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24h 32m

Average total duration

24h 2m

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30m

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13h 26m

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(door-to-door)

2.9 - 5.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Basel is a bus with an average price of $204.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Basel:

A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Basel costing on average $504.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 18m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Basel among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 8m sooner (4h 18m by flight vs 13h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $504 compared to roughly $244 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Manchester to Basel

How to get from Manchester to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 PM27h10
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 PM27h10
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM27h05
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM28h10
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM27h26
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM29h20
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1091One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Basel is a bus with an average price of $204.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Basel:

A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Basel costing on average $504.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 18m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 32m.

The distance from Manchester to Basel is approximately 593 miles (955 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Basel is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Indigo Airlines, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM, easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Basel:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.

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