How to travel from Cologne to Chur

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Chur including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Chur is a bus with an average price of CHF 58.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Chur:

A bus is CHF 66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Chur costing on average CHF 124.

A bus is CHF 260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Chur costing on average CHF 317.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Chur is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Chur take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 52m.

Bus takes on average 13h 52m.

The distance from Cologne to Chur is approximately 305 miles (492 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Chur is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Chur:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Chur station.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Chur, Bahnhofplatz.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Chur, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Chur by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Chur by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Chur by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Chur:

• 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Chur often also extend their vacation to go to Tirano, Zurich, St. Moritz, Milan, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chur and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chur to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chur, you can explore the charming Old Town with its medieval streets and historic buildings, visit the Rätisches Museum and Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, or admire Swiss art at the Bündner Kunstmuseum. For outdoor activities, enjoy hiking on Brambrüesch or a scenic train ride on the Bernina Express. Indulge in local cuisine at vibrant markets and restaurants, take a leisurely walk along the Plessur River, and experience cultural events at Theater Chur. Don't miss the modern architecture and cozy atmosphere of the Chur City Library.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Chur, as it allows time to enjoy its historic old town, visit local museums, and take scenic train rides in the surrounding region.