How to get from Chur to Basel
- 166 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 2h 39m
- 18 train departures a day with SBB
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Chur to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 39m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 166 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
166 km
Chur to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Chur → Zurichtrain
SBB·1h 15m - 2Zurich → Baselbus
FlixBus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Chur to Basel
SBB runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:08 and the last at 19:08.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 18 | 05:08 | 19:08 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 2h 14m€44Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Chur to Basel works
Start with a SBB train from Chur station to Zurich, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Zurich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Basel (1h). In total it's roughly €35 over 2h 39m, 1 transfer.
Chur to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Chur to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 2h 39m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first train from Chur to Basel?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:08 and the last at 19:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Chur to Basel?
18 a day with SBB, between 05:08 and 19:08.
Is there a bus from Chur to Basel?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Basel from Chur?
About 166 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Chur to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Chur to Basel?
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chur to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026