The distance between Fribourg and Chur is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Fribourg to Chur by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chur → Fribourg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Chur.
There are several options for getting from Fribourg to Chur by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 155 ($155) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 35 ($36).
The distance between Fribourg and Chur is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Fribourg and Chur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fribourg to Chur is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 35 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Fribourg and Chur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fribourg and Chur. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fribourg to Chur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Fribourg and Chur. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Fribourg and Chur. We recommend that you drive to Chur. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fribourg to Chur. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Chur. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Fribourg and Chur. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fribourg to Chur is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 55m | CHF 155($155) | hourly | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | CHF 35($36) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
The following major airports near Chur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.