Chur to Bern train with SBB

Mon, Aug 31
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chur to Bern

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 31

Cheapest price on Aug 31

$67

Average ticket price on Aug 31

$83

Fastest journey on Aug 31

2 h 20 m

Average journey duration on Aug 31

2 h 20 m

Trains on Aug 31

37

Distance

159 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chur to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chur to Bern will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast trains

On Mon, Aug 31, we found 37 trains from Chur to Bern, including 9 direct services.

On Mon, Aug 31 the direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .

On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SBBIR 35 2350 | 2350 · IC 8 804 | 804
    4:11 AM2h47
    Chur station
    6:58 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 35 2356 | 2356
    5:11 AM3h10
    Chur station
    8:21 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIC 3 556 | 556 · IC 1 706 | 706
    5:08 AM2h20
    Chur station
    7:28 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 3 30104 | 30104 · IR 16 2174 | 2174
    12:38 PM2h46
    Chur station
    3:24 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 3 10772 | 10772 · IR 16 2172 | 2172
    11:38 AM2h46
    Chur station
    2:24 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train for Chur to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chur to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, while a train costs an average of $85.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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Driving

$85

Average price

Cheapest

$107

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SBB

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Chur to Bern is a train with an average price of $85.
The fastest way to travel from Chur to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.
Yes, you can take a train between Chur and Bern.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chur to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 10m faster (2h 31m by train vs 2h 41m by car) and roughly $21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 vs $107). 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, Südostbahn.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Chur to Bern train times

The table below shows live departures for Chur to Bern trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SBBIR 35 2350 | 2350 · IC 8 804 | 8044:11 AM Chur station
2h47
6:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 556 | 556 · IC 1 706 | 7065:08 AM Chur station
2h20
7:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 81 806 | 8065:11 AM Chur station
2h47
7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2356 | 23565:11 AM Chur station
3h10
8:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIC 3 558 | 558 · IC 1 708 | 7086:08 AM Chur station
2h20
8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBICE 108 | 108 · IC 1 712 | 7128:08 AM Chur station
2h20
10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 8 812 | 8128:11 AM Chur station
2h47
10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2362 | 23628:11 AM Chur station
3h10
11:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIC 3 10108 | 10108 · IR 16 2166 | 21668:38 AM Chur station
2h46
11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 564 | 564 · IC 1 714 | 7149:08 AM Chur station
2h20
11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2364 | 23649:11 AM Chur station
3h10
12:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 81 814 | 8149:11 AM Chur station
2h47
11:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 768 | 768 · IR 16 2168 | 21689:38 AM Chur station
2h46
12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 566 | 566 · IC 1 716 | 71610:08 AM Chur station
2h20
12:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 8 816 | 81610:11 AM Chur station
2h47
12:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2366 | 236610:11 AM Chur station
3h10
1:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIC 3 10770 | 10770 · IR 16 2170 | 217010:38 AM Chur station
2h46
1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 568 | 568 · IC 1 718 | 71811:08 AM Chur station
2h20
1:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 81 818 | 81811:11 AM Chur station
2h47
1:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2368 | 236811:11 AM Chur station
3h10
2:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIC 3 10772 | 10772 · IR 16 2172 | 217211:38 AM Chur station
2h46
2:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 570 | 570 · IC 1 720 | 72012:08 PM Chur station
2h20
2:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2370 | 237012:11 PM Chur station
3h10
3:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 8 820 | 82012:11 PM Chur station
2h47
2:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 30104 | 30104 · IR 16 2174 | 217412:38 PM Chur station
2h46
3:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 572 | 572 · IC 1 722 | 7221:08 PM Chur station
2h20
3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2372 | 23721:11 PM Chur station
3h10
4:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 81 822 | 8221:11 PM Chur station
2h47
3:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 10776 | 10776 · IR 16 2176 | 21761:38 PM Chur station
2h46
4:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 574 | 574 · IC 1 724 | 7242:08 PM Chur station
2h20
4:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 8 824 | 8242:11 PM Chur station
2h47
4:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2374 | 23742:11 PM Chur station
3h10
5:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIC 3 10102 | 10102 · IR 16 2178 | 21782:38 PM Chur station
2h46
5:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIC 3 576 | 576 · IC 1 726 | 7263:08 PM Chur station
2h20
5:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 81 826 | 8263:11 PM Chur station
2h47
5:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 35 2376 | 23763:11 PM Chur station
3h10
6:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIC 3 10780 | 10780 · IR 16 2180 | 21803:38 PM Chur station
2h46
6:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Chur to Bern

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Trains from Chur to Bern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 2h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
98 miles (159 km)
Average train duration
2h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$59
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:31 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SBB from Chur to Bern trainsSBB trains will get you between Chur and Bern from $59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SBB Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest SBB Price
$59
SBB frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Bern

Things to do in Bern

Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.

  • Must visit

Zentrum Paul Klee

World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.

  • Must visit

Kunstmuseum Bern

Leading fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to modern art, including notable Swiss and international holdings.

  • Must visit

Bernisches Historisches Museum

Swiss national museum branch presenting Alpine history, communication, migration, and rich cultural heritage collections.

Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Bern is costlier than many European capitals. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are pricey, though the compact center and included local transport at some hotels can help.

Average meal costs

Budget
CHF 12-20 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
CHF 80+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills.

FAQs: Trains from Chur to Bern

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chur to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Chur to Bern can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $59, while the average price is around $85.
The train from Chur to Bern takes 2h 10m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Chur to Bern leaves at 12:02 AM.
The distance by train from Chur to Bern is 98 miles (159 km).
The last train from Chur to Bern leaves at 11:31 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Chur to Bern.
Yes, there is a direct train from Chur to Bern. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by SBB, Südostbahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Chur to Bern.
The train station in Chur that goes to Bern is Chur station, which connects to Bern Hauptbahnhof.
The cheapest way to get from Chur to Bern is by train, with a cost of around $59.
Yes, the train journey from Chur to Bern is scenic, offering views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque villages, and lush landscapes along the way.
A day trip from Chur to Bern is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 10m. However, there are 12 train trips available per day covering the distance of 98 miles (159 km).
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.
Yes, you can take the train from Chur to Bern.
Since both Chur and Bern are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Bern include Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Interlaken, Lucerne.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chur to Bern among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Bern, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the Old Town and public transportation. Common scams include distracting tactics used by groups to steal wallets or phones. It's advisable to keep belongings secure and be wary of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited help or deals. Additionally, avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging. Overall, Bern is a safe city, but usual urban vigilance is recommended.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Chur to Bern

Most Chur to Bern trains use the Chur to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Bern Wankdorf. Use this guide to compare Chur and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Chur
Arrival train stations in Bern

Which Chur station do trains to Bern leave from?

Trains from Chur to Bern leave from Chur. The station is from Chur city centre at Bahnhofstrasse 1, 7000 Chur, Switzerland.
ChurBahnhofstrasse 1, 7000 Chur, Switzerland+41 81 288 33 33WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Chur from Chur city centre

TrainR16, Re6 · 7m · every ~2 min
Bus10, 11, 12, 9 · 3m · $4 · every ~18 min

Chur train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Va Bene, Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Chur. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Chur. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Chur: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Chur: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Chur: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel ABC, Hotel Chur, Romantik Hotel Stern.

Chur, BahnhofplatzBahnhofpl. 1, 7000 Chur, Switzerland+41 848 446 688Accessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Chur, Bahnhofplatz from Chur city centre

TrainR16, Re6 · 7m · every ~2 min
Bus10, 11, 12, 9 · 3m · $4 · every ~18 min

Chur, Bahnhofplatz train station facilities and services

Chur, Bahnhofplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Chur, Bahnhofplatz.

Chur Altstadt7000 Chur, SwitzerlandParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike Parking

Chur Altstadt train station facilities and services

Chur Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Chur Altstadt.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Chur Altstadt.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Chur Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Chur Altstadt: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Chur Altstadt.

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