How to travel from Chur to Basel

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Compare train for Chur to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chur to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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$64

Average price

Cheapest

$99

Average price

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2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Chur to Basel is a train with an average price of $64.
The fastest way to travel from Chur to Basel is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 48m.

Yes, you can take a train between Chur and Basel.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chur to Basel among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 6m faster (2h 18m by train vs 2h 24m by car) and roughly $35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 vs $99). 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.

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

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from Chur to Basel

How to get from Chur to Basel by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Chur to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIR 35 2398 | 2398 · IC 8 844 | 844 · IR 2344 | 2344
    11:11 PM2h54
    Chur station
    2:05 AMBasel SBB
    $531One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 35 2398 | 2398 · IC 8 844 | 844 · IR 2344 | 2344
    11:11 PM2h54
    Chur station
    2:05 AMBasel SBB
    $531One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 3 770 | 770
    10:38 AM2h14
    Chur station
    12:52 PMBasel SBB
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 35 2398 | 2398 · IR 37 2292 | 2292
    11:11 PM3h05
    Chur station
    2:16 AMBasel SBB
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 35 2388 | 2388 · IR 37 2284 | 2284
    7:11 PM3h05
    Chur station
    10:16 PMBasel SBB
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBICE 104 | 104
    12:38 PM2h14
    Chur station
    2:52 PMBasel SBB
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chur to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chur to Basel.

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You can travel between Chur and Basel by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Chur to Basel is a train with an average price of $64.
The fastest way to travel from Chur to Basel is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 48m.

The distance from Chur to Basel is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Chur to Basel is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chur and Basel as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chur to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chur station and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chur, Bahnhofplatz and arrive in Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chur to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chur to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Chur to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.

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