How to travel from Geneva to Chur

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Geneva to Chur

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Chur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $95, while a bus costs an average of $107.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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$141

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5h 7m

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The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Chur is a train with an average price of $109.

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

A train is $458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Chur costing on average $568.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Chur is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Chur take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Chur including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Chur among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 45m sooner (1h 35m by flight vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $568 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Geneva to Chur

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

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

  • Swiss
    4:00 AM0h45
    Geneva
    4:45 AMChur
    $3321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Swiss
    4:00 AM0h45
    Geneva
    4:45 AMChur
    $3321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Swiss
    4:00 AM0h45
    Geneva
    4:45 AMChur
    $3321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Swiss
    7:15 PM0h50
    Geneva
    8:05 PMChur
    $3521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Swiss
    6:40 AM0h50
    Geneva
    7:30 AMChur
    $3591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Swiss
    1:50 PM0h55
    Geneva
    2:45 PMChur
    $4201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Chur

Travel to Chur 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 Geneva to Chur.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Chur including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Chur is a train with an average price of $95.

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

A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Chur costing on average $107.

A train is $192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Chur costing on average $288.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Chur is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Chur take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 5h 7m.

The distance from Geneva to Chur is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Chur is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Chur:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Chur station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Chur, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Chur by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Chur by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Chur:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Chur often also extend their vacation to go to Tirano, Zurich, Milan, St. Moritz, 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.

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