- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
7 h 21 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
535 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chur to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chur to Vienna will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
It's difficult to get from Chur to Vienna without transferring at least 2 times.
IR 35 2362 | 2362+
EC 163+
RJX 767
ICE 108 | 108+
EC 163+
RJX 767
ICE 108 | 108+
EC 163+
RJX 767+
IC 649
IC 3 562 | 562+
EC 163+
RJX 767
IR 2364+
EC 163+
RJX 767+
IC 649
IR 2364+
EC 163+
RJX 767
IR 2214 · EC 99 · RJX 67
IR 2214+
EC 99+
RJX 67
IR 2364+
EC 163+
RJX 767+
IC 649
ICE 108 | 108+
EC 163+
RJX 767Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chur to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 332 miles (535 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Vienna:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Vienna costing on average $102 (€82).
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Vienna costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€82) compared to roughly $217 (€175) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115 (€93). The journey takes 7h 55m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chur to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 12 12228 | 12228+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 8:01 AM Chur station | 8h31 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 562 | 562+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 8:08 AM Chur station | 8h24 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 8:11 AM Chur station | 8h21 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 12 12230 | 12230+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 8:31 AM Chur station | 8h01 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 | 108+ EC 163+ RJX 767+ IC 649 | 8:38 AM Chur station | 8h25 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 108 | 108+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 8:38 AM Chur station | 7h54 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2364+ EC 163+ RJX 767+ IC 649 | 9:11 AM Chur station | 7h52 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2364+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 9:11 AM Chur station | 7h21 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2214 · EC 99 · RJX 67 | On time 9:42 AM Chur station | 7h50 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2214+ EC 99+ RJX 67 | On time 9:42 AM Chur station | 7h50 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Chur to Vienna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 332 miles (535 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 332 miles (535 km) |
Average train duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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Vienna Hbf -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
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