How to get from Chur to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Chur to Zurich by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- 95 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 15m
- 40 train departures a day with SBB
- First train at 04:11, last at 18:08
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Train
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Chur to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 95 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
95 km
Chur to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Chur → Zurichtrain
SBB·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Chur to Zurich
SBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:11 and the last at 18:08.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 40 | 04:11 | 18:08 |
All departures
- 04:11
- 05:08
- 05:11
- 06:08
- 06:11
- 06:38
- 07:08
- 07:11
- 07:38
- 08:08
- 08:11
- 08:38
- 09:08
- 09:11
- 09:38
- 10:08
- 10:11
- 10:38
- 11:08
- 11:11
- 11:38
- 12:08
- 12:11
- 12:38
- 13:08
- 13:11
- 13:38
- 14:08
- 14:11
- 14:38
- 15:08
- 15:11
- 15:38
- 16:08
- 16:11
- 16:38
- 17:08
- 17:11
- 17:38
- 18:08
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Chur to Zurich works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a SBB train from Chur station to Zurich, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
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Chur to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Chur to Zurich?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 15m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Chur to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 04:11 and the last at 18:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Chur to Zurich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with SBB, between 04:11 and 18:08.
How far is Zurich from Chur?
About 95 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Chur to Zurich cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Chur to Zurich?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with SBB.
Can you get from Chur to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chur to Zurich?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026