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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Chur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Chur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $502.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $502 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Chur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Chur:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Chur costing on average $124.
A bus is $449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Chur costing on average $502.
Other travel options to Chur take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 5h 20m versus 4h 11m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Chur
How to get from Salzburg to Chur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Chur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM 10h15 Salzburg 2:10 AM Chur $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:55 PM 10h15 Salzburg 2:10 AM Chur $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:40 PM 7h35 Salzburg 4:15 AM Chur $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:05 AM 11h05 Salzburg 4:10 PM Chur $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Chur:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Chur costing on average $124.
A bus is $449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Chur costing on average $502.
Other travel options to Chur take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Chur as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Chur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Chur, Bahnhofplatz.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, GetJet Airlines to go to Chur by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chur by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Chur by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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