The distance between Bern and Chur is around 231km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bern to Chur by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Chur.
There are several options for getting from Bern to Chur by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 140 ($140) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 32 ($32).
The distance between Bern and Chur is around 231km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bern and Chur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bern to Chur is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Chur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Chur. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Chur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bern and Chur. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bern and Chur. We recommend that you drive to Chur. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Chur. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Chur. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Chur is Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Chur. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Chur. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Chur is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | CHF 140($140) | every 30 mins | 231km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | CHF 32($32) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Chur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.