- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum, known for major European works and strong Swiss art collections. A top stop for classic and modern art lovers.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chur station to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chur station to Zurich HB will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 36 trains that leave Chur station for Zurich HB on Sun, May 31, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
IR 35 2356 | 2356
IR 35 2354 | 2354
IC 3 768 | 768
IR 35 2366 | 2366
ICE 104 | 104
IC 3 572 | 572
IC 3 10904 | 10904
IC 3 564 | 564
IC 3 562 | 562
IC 3 584 | 584Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chur station to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 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 Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 station to Zurich HB trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3 562 | 562 | 8:08 AM Chur station | 1h14 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 | 8:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 9:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | 108 | 8:38 AM Chur station | 1h15 | 9:53 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 564 | 564 | 9:08 AM Chur station | 1h14 | 10:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 | 9:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 10:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 768 | 768 | 9:38 AM Chur station | 1h15 | 10:53 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 12236 | 12236 · RJX 366 | 366 | 10:01 AM Chur station | 1h19 | 11:20 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 10900 | 10900 | 10:08 AM Chur station | 1h14 | 11:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 | 10:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 11:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 770 | 770 | 10:38 AM Chur station | 1h15 | 11:53 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 568 | 568 | 11:08 AM Chur station | 1h14 | 12:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 | 11:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 12:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 772 | 772 | 11:38 AM Chur station | 1h15 | 12:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 12244 | 12244 · RJX 368 | 368 | 12:01 PM Chur station | 1h19 | 1:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 10902 | 10902 | 12:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 1:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 | 12:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 1:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 | 104 | 12:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 1:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 572 | 572 | 1:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 2:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 | 1:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 2:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 776 | 776 | 1:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 2:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 12252 | 12252 · RJX 160 | 160 | 2:01 PM Chur station | 1h19 | 3:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 10904 | 10904 | 2:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 3:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 | 2:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 3:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 | 102 | 2:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 3:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 576 | 576 | 3:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 4:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 | 3:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 4:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 780 | 780 | 3:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 4:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 12260 | 12260 · RJX 162 | 162 | 4:01 PM Chur station | 1h19 | 5:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 10906 | 10906 | 4:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 5:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 | 4:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 5:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 782 | 782 | 4:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 5:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 580 | 580 | 5:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 6:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 | 5:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 6:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 272 | 272 | 5:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 6:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 12268 | 12268 · EC 164 | 164 | 6:01 PM Chur station | 1h19 | 7:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 10908 | 10908 | 6:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 7:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2384 | 2384 | 6:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 7:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 786 | 786 | 6:38 PM Chur station | 1h15 | 7:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 584 | 584 | 7:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 8:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2388 | 2388 | 7:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 8:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 12276 | 12276 · RJX 166 | 166 | 8:01 PM Chur station | 1h19 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 586 | 586 | 8:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 9:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2392 | 2392 | 8:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 9:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 1058 | 1058 | 9:08 PM Chur station | 1h14 | 10:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2394 | 2394 | 9:11 PM Chur station | 1h37 | 10:48 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 | 4:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 5:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 | 5:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 6:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 558 | 558 | 6:08 AM Chur station | 1h14 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 | 6:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 7:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 560 | 560 | 7:08 AM Chur station | 1h14 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 7:11 AM Chur station | 1h37 | 8:48 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 764 | 764 | 7:38 AM Chur station | 1h15 | 8:53 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chur station to Zurich HB run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:11, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 2:11 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
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Discover the best of Zürich HB — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zürich HB trip today.
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum, known for major European works and strong Swiss art collections. A top stop for classic and modern art lovers.
The main museum of Swiss cultural history, housed in a castle-like building beside the main station. Excellent for learning about Switzerland’s past and identity.
A modern museum dedicated to world football, with interactive displays, memorabilia, and family-friendly exhibits. Popular with both sports fans and casual visitors.
Zürich’s most famous shopping boulevard, running from the main station toward the lake. It is ideal for a central walk and people-watching.
The historic Old Town, packed with lanes, squares, river views, and medieval character. It is the city’s essential walking area.
A scenic lakeside walking area with views, swans, and elegant city surroundings. It is one of the most relaxing and photogenic places in Zürich.
Classic Zürich dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is one of the city’s best-known specialties.
Swiss pan-fried grated potato cake, crisp outside and soft inside. In Zürich it is often served as a side with meat dishes or topped with cheese or egg.
A pot of melted Swiss cheese, typically eaten with bread for dipping. It is a beloved alpine dish widely enjoyed in Zürich, especially in colder months.
Iconic Zürich institution combining classic Swiss and continental cuisine with an elegant, art-filled dining room. Best known for refined traditional dishes.
Historic vegetarian restaurant near Zürich HB, famous for its large buffet and pioneering meat-free Swiss and international cuisine in a lively setting.
Well-known traditional Swiss restaurant in a historic former armory, popular for sausages, schnitzel, and classic hearty dishes in a bustling atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards. Hotels, transport, and restaurant meals are notably costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help reduce daily spending.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafés and bars.
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Zürich HB -> Zürich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chur station to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
