Salzburg to Chur by train

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Overview: trains from Salzburg to Chur

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Chur, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:51 View journey
Last train 21:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 47m View journey
Distance (km) 286
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey AU$57.67 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 29m
Train operators 29

Salzburg to Chur train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Salzburg to Chur by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Salzburg to Chur take around 4 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 286 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Salzburg is scheduled to depart at around  00:51. The last departure is usually at around 21:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Salzburg at around 02:12, with the last train leaving at around 20:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 hours.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$57.67.

We think any time is a great time to visit Chur, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Chur.

Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Chur?

The journey between Salzburg and Chur usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Salzburg to Chur every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Salzburg to Chur?

The Salzburg to Chur train travel takes about 4 hours and 47 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Salzburg to Chur train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Chur leaving Salzburg at around 00:51 and the last train leaving at around 21:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Salzburg at around 02:12, with the final departure at 20:00.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.