Zurich to Chur by train

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Overview: trains from Zurich to Chur

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zurich 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 00:20 View journey
Last train 23:12 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 95
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey AU$38.69 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 32m
Train operators 184

From Zurich to Chur by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Zurich to Chur by train. With 64 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Zurich and Chur

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: AU$38.69

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance: AU$46

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance: AU$45

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train schedule for travel between Zurich and Chur

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 64 trains make this journey of 95 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Zurich is at 05:12 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:12.

During the weekend, 00:20 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:12 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 25 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Zurich to Chur?

On this route spanning 95 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Booking time frame: Zurich to Chur trains

Tickets for travel to Chur along this route are available for purchase 12 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Zurich to Chur by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Chur.

FAQs about the train journey from Zurich to Chur

Want to know more about your journey from Zurich to Chur? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Zurich and Chur covers 95 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.