How to travel from Zurich to Chur, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and Chur is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zurich 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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Train

Take the train to Chur.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 74($75)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chur.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Chur

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Chur by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 74 ($75) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 16 ($16).

The distance between Zurich and Chur is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Zurich and Chur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Chur is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Chur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 74 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Chur. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Chur with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 30m.

Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Zurich and Chur. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zurich and Chur. We recommend that you drive to Chur. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Chur. We recommend that you take the train to Chur. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Chur. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Chur is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 74 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Chur

Transport options from Zurich to Chur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
CHF 74($75)
every 30 mins114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
CHF 16($16)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Chur

The following major airports near Chur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Chur
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Chur
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Chur