The distance between Zermatt and Chur is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zermatt 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 → Zermatt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Visp then Zürich HB and then to Chur.
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There are several options for getting from Zermatt to Chur by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 130 ($130) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 29 ($29).
The distance between Zermatt and Chur is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Zermatt and Chur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zermatt to Chur is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Zermatt and Chur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zermatt and Chur. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zermatt to Chur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visp and Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Rhätische Bahn run train services between Zermatt and Chur. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Zermatt and Chur. We recommend that you drive to Chur. instead which will take 3h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zermatt to Chur. We recommend that you take the train to Visp then Zürich HB and then to Chur. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Zermatt and Chur. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zermatt to Chur is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 210 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | CHF 210($215) | hourly | 360km (223 miles) |
Train via Disentis/Mustér | 5h 20m | CHF 130($130) | twice daily | 190km (118 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | CHF 29($29) | on demand | 216km (134 miles) |
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
Rhätische Bahn
The following major airports near Chur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.