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Bündner Kunstmuseum
Graubünden’s leading art museum, combining a villa and modern extension with strong collections of regional and Swiss art.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Chur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Chur take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 17m by train vs 2h 19m by car) and roughly $29 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€57) vs $98 (€81)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Chur trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IR 36 1995 | 1995 · IR 35 2351 | 2351 | 12:07 AM Basel SBB | 6h41 | 6:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 3 757 | 757 | 4:36 AM Basel SBB | 2h46 | 7:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 17313 | 17313 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 4:38 AM Basel SBB | 3h10 | 7:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 659 | 659 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 4:55 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 7:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1957 | 1957 · IC 3 557 | 557 | 5:07 AM Basel SBB | 2h45 | 7:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 703 | 703 · IC 3 557 | 557 | 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 2h36 | 7:52 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 1057 | 1057 | 6:04 AM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 8:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 559 | 559 | 6:27 AM Basel SBB | 2h25 | 8:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 761 | 761 | 7:04 AM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 9:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 561 | 561 | 7:27 AM Basel SBB | 2h25 | 9:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 763 | 763 | 8:04 AM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 10:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 563 | 563 | 8:27 AM Basel SBB | 2h25 | 10:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | 273 · IC 3 765 | 765 | 9:04 AM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 11:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1965 | 1965 · IC 3 565 | 565 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 2h45 | 11:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · IR 55 1765 | 1765 · IC 3 565 | 565 | 9:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h30 | 11:52 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 275 | 275 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 12:22 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1967 | 1967 · IC 3 567 | 567 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 2h45 | 12:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · IR 55 1767 | 1767 · IC 3 567 | 567 | 10:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h30 | 12:52 PM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 3 769 | 769 | 10:43 AM Basel SBB | 2h39 | 1:22 PM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h55 | 1:48 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
EC 151 | 151 · IC 3 769 | 769 | 11:04 AM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 1:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Basel to Chur run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Discover the best of Chur — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chur trip today.
Graubünden’s leading art museum, combining a villa and modern extension with strong collections of regional and Swiss art.
Major history museum in the episcopal quarter, presenting Graubünden’s archaeology, culture, and everyday life in a historic complex.
Compact museum focused on Chur’s cathedral treasury and sacred art, rewarding for visitors interested in regional church history.
Chur’s oldest quarter, full of lanes, painted facades, towers, and small squares that make it the essential walk in the city.
Historic episcopal quarter around the cathedral, rich in medieval architecture and one of the city’s most distinctive areas.
Elegant old town square framed by historic buildings and arcades, ideal for photos, pauses, and soaking up Chur’s atmosphere.
Air-dried beef from Graubünden, cured in alpine air. It is a signature regional specialty often served thinly sliced with bread or pickles.
Small potato dumplings from Graubünden, usually pan-fried with butter and onions. A rustic mountain staple closely tied to local farmhouse cooking.
Hearty barley soup with vegetables and often bacon or beef. It is one of Graubünden’s best-known alpine dishes, ideal for cold mountain weather.
Refined fine dining in Chur with seasonal Swiss ingredients and polished service. Best for a special meal in an elegant setting.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Graubünden classics in a warm wood-lined setting. Good choice for regional dishes and local atmosphere.
Well-known local venue serving Swiss and regional favorites in a cozy old-town environment. Popular for hearty meals and casual dining.
Chur is costly by European standards. Hotels, meals, and rail travel are pricey, though local transit is efficient and budget food options exist.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Chur by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chur, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Chur trains use the Basel SBB to Chur station pair, with some services arriving at Chur, Bahnhofplatz. Use this guide to compare Basel and Chur train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Chur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Va Bene, Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chur. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chur. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chur: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chur: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel ABC, Hotel Chur, Romantik Hotel Stern.
Chur, Bahnhofplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chur, Bahnhofplatz.
Chur Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Chur Altstadt.
ATMs are available at Chur Altstadt.
Available at Chur Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chur Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chur Altstadt.
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