- Must visit
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Leading art museum of Graubünden, known for Swiss and regional art from the 18th century to today in a striking historic villa and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
157
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Chur is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Chur will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 157 trains that leave Zurich for Chur on Tue, Jun 09, 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 94 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 Tue, Jun 09 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.
IC 3 765 | 765
IC 3 769 | 769
IR 35 2363 | 2363
S 11 19149 | 19149 · ICE 277 | 277
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IC 3 765 | 765
IC 3 561 | 561
IC 3 571 | 571
IC 3 565 | 565
IC 3 563 | 563
IC 3 567 | 567Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Chur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m 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 Chur take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 (€38) vs $80 (€65)). 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 Zurich to Chur trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 11:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 12:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18641 | 18641 · IC 3 567 | 567 | 11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 12:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19143 | 19143 · IC 3 567 | 567 | 11:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 12:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 567 | 567 | 11:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 12:52 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IC 3 769 | 769 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 1:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19145 | 19145 · IC 3 769 | 769 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 1:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18845 | 18845 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 12:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 1:48 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 1:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 769 | 769 | 12:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 1:22 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 12:12 PM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 1:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IC 3 569 | 569 | 12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 1:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19147 | 19147 · IC 3 569 | 569 | 12:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 1:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 569 | 569 | 12:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 1:52 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 167 | 167 · IR 13 2215 | 2215 | 12:40 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 2:18 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · ICE 277 | 277 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 2:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · ICE 277 | 277 | 12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 2:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 2:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18849 | 18849 · IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 1:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 2:48 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 | 277 | 1:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 2:22 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 1:12 PM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 2:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18649 | 18649 · IC 3 571 | 571 | 1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 2:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19151 | 19151 · IC 3 571 | 571 | 1:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 2:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 571 | 571 | 1:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 2:52 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18651 | 18651 · IC 3 773 | 773 | 1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 3:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19153 | 19153 · IC 3 773 | 773 | 1:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 3:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18853 | 18853 · IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 2:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 3:48 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 3:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 773 | 773 | 2:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 3:22 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 2:12 PM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 3:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18653 | 18653 · IC 3 573 | 573 | 2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 3:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19155 | 19155 · IC 3 573 | 573 | 2:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 3:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IC 3 775 | 775 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 4:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19157 | 19157 · IC 3 775 | 775 | 2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 4:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 4:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18857 | 18857 · IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 3:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 4:48 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18657 | 18657 · IC 3 575 | 575 | 3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 4:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19159 | 19159 · IC 3 575 | 575 | 3:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 4:52 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19161 | 19161 · ICE 105 | 105 | 3:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 5:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2375 | 2375 | 4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 5:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
S 12 19293 | 19293 · IR 35 2395 | 2395 | 12:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h39 | 1:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20493 | 20493 · IR 35 2395 | 2395 | 12:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h39 | 1:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 16 19693 | 19693 · S 17 12317 | 12317 · S 12 12221 | 12221 | 12:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h16 | 6:26 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18593 | 18593 · S 17 12317 | 12317 · S 12 12221 | 12221 | 12:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 6h10 | 6:26 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19493 | 19493 · S 19093 | 19093 · S 17 12317 | 12317 · S 12 12221 | 12221 | 12:18 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h08 | 6:26 AM Chur station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2395 | 2395 | 12:23 AM Zurich HB | 1h25 | 1:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 19093 | 19093 · S 17 12317 | 12317 · S 12 12221 | 12221 | 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 6h02 | 6:26 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
T 51 | 42332 · IR 35 2351 | 2351 | 12:58 AM Zurich | 5h50 | 6:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
B 31 | 45827 · B 31 | 18 · IR 35 2351 | 2351 | 1:09 AM Zurich | 5h39 | 6:48 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
T 50 | 125 · IR 35 2351 | 2351 | 4:48 AM Zurich | 2h00 | 6:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2351 | 2351 | 5:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 6:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 3 757 | 757 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 7:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19121 | 19121 · IC 3 757 | 757 | 5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 7:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 7:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18821 | 18821 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 6:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 7:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 757 | 757 | 6:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 7:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 6:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 7:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 3 557 | 557 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 7:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19123 | 19123 · IC 3 557 | 557 | 6:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 7:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 557 | 557 | 6:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 7:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 161 | 161 · IR 13 2203 | 2203 | 6:40 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 8:18 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 3 1057 | 1057 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 8:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IC 3 1057 | 1057 | 6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 8:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18825 | 18825 · IR 35 2355 | 2355 | 7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 8:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 1057 | 1057 | 7:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 8:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2355 | 2355 | 7:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 8:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IC 3 559 | 559 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 8:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19127 | 19127 · IC 3 559 | 559 | 7:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 8:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 559 | 559 | 7:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IC 3 761 | 761 | 7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 9:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19129 | 19129 · IC 3 761 | 761 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 9:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 9:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18829 | 18829 · IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 8:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 9:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 761 | 761 | 8:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 9:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 8:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 9:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IC 3 561 | 561 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 9:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 3 561 | 561 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 9:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18331 | 18331 · EC 163 | 163 · IR 13 2207 | 2207 | 8:25 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h53 | 10:18 AM Chur station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 561 | 561 | 8:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 9:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 163 | 163 · IR 13 2207 | 2207 | 8:40 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 10:18 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 3 763 | 763 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 10:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IC 3 763 | 763 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 10:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 10:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18833 | 18833 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 9:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 10:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 763 | 763 | 9:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 10:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 9:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 10:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IC 3 563 | 563 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 10:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19135 | 19135 · IC 3 563 | 563 | 9:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 10:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 563 | 563 | 9:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 10:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IC 3 765 | 765 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 11:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IC 3 765 | 765 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 11:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18837 | 18837 · IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 10:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 11:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 11:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 765 | 765 | 10:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 11:22 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 10:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 11:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18637 | 18637 · IC 3 565 | 565 | 10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 11:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19139 | 19139 · IC 3 565 | 565 | 10:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 11:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 565 | 565 | 10:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 11:52 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 165 | 165 · IR 13 2211 | 2211 | 10:40 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 12:18 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · ICE 275 | 275 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 12:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19141 | 19141 · ICE 275 | 275 | 10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 12:22 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 11:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 12:48 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18841 | 18841 · IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 11:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 12:48 PM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275 | 275 | 11:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 12:22 PM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Chur run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Chur — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chur trip today.
Leading art museum of Graubünden, known for Swiss and regional art from the 18th century to today in a striking historic villa and modern extension.
Cantonal history museum covering archaeology, daily life and cultural history of Graubünden inside a baroque patrician house in Chur Old Town.
Natural history museum with engaging displays on Alpine wildlife, geology and landscapes, especially useful for understanding the region before mountain excursions.
Chur's Old Town is the city's essential walking area, full of lanes, historic facades, small squares and photo spots that make it a must for first-time visitors.
Mountain terrace above Chur reached from the city area, valued for views and outdoor walking, and increasingly popular in scenic social media posts.
One of the most beautiful squares in Chur, lined with historic buildings and arcades, popular for photos and a relaxed pause during an Old Town walk.
A classic Graubünden specialty of spätzle-style dough wrapped in Swiss chard leaves, then cooked and finished with cream, cheese, and often dried meat. It is one of the signature dishes of the Chur/Gr
Traditional Graubünden potatoes grated and mixed with flour, then slowly roasted in butter into golden crumbs. Commonly served with applesauce, cheese, or milk coffee and strongly associated with the
A hearty regional pasta dish from Graubünden, usually made with flour and eggs and served with vegetables, cheese, cream, or dried meat. It is a staple Alpine comfort food found around Chur.
Established upscale venue in Chur known for polished Mediterranean and seasonal cuisine, attentive service, and an elegant atmosphere suited to a finer dinner.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the old town serving Swiss and Graubünden classics in a historic setting. A reliable choice for local specialties and a refined but welcoming atmosphere.
Popular restaurant with a stylish but relaxed setting, known for quality Swiss and international dishes, good wine selection, and a central location near the old town.
Prices are high by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in nearby countries, though budget bakeries and supermarkets help.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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