How to get from Zurich to Chur
Zurich to Chur is 95 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 04m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Chur by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- 40 train departures a day with SBB
- First train at 05:12, last at 18:38
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 04m
direct
Train
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Chur. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 04m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Thu, Oct 15.
95 km
Zurich to Chur: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zurich → Churtrain
SBB·1h 04m
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 Zurich to Chur
SBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:12 and the last at 18:38.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 40 | 05:12 | 18:38 |
All departures
- 05:12
- 06:00
- 06:07
- 06:38
- 07:07
- 07:12
- 07:38
- 08:00
- 08:07
- 08:38
- 09:00
- 09:07
- 09:38
- 10:00
- 10:07
- 10:38
- 11:00
- 11:07
- 11:38
- 12:00
- 12:07
- 12:38
- 13:00
- 13:07
- 13:38
- 14:00
- 14:07
- 14:38
- 15:00
- 15:07
- 15:38
- 16:00
- 16:07
- 16:38
- 17:00
- 17:07
- 17:38
- 18:00
- 18:07
- 18:38
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.
- Train· 1h 14m€26Book
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 Zurich to Chur works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Chur station, about 1h 4m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Where to stay
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Zurich to Chur: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Chur?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 04m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zurich to Chur?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:12 and the last at 18:38, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Chur?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with SBB, between 05:12 and 18:38.
How far is Chur from Zurich?
About 95 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Chur 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 Zurich to Chur?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with SBB.
Can you get from Zurich to Chur without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 04m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chur?
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