How to get from Chur to Zurich
- 95 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 19 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Chur to Zurich: train. The two cities are about 95 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 19 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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95 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 15mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 15m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Chur to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Chur → Zurichtrain
SBB·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Chur to Zurich
SBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:11 and the last at 18:08.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 40 | 04:11 | 18:08 |
All departures
- 04:11
- 05:08
- 05:11
- 06:08
- 06:11
- 06:38
- 07:08
- 07:11
- 07:38
- 08:08
- 08:11
- 08:38
- 09:08
- 09:11
- 09:38
- 10:08
- 10:11
- 10:38
- 11:08
- 11:11
- 11:38
- 12:08
- 12:11
- 12:38
- 13:08
- 13:11
- 13:38
- 14:08
- 14:11
- 14:38
- 15:08
- 15:11
- 15:38
- 16:08
- 16:11
- 16:38
- 17:08
- 17:11
- 17:38
- 18:08
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
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 Zurich works
Start with a SBB train from Chur station to Zurich, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Chur to Zurich: common questions
When is the first train from Chur to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 04:11 and the last at 18:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Chur to Zurich?
40 a day with SBB, between 04:11 and 18:08.
How far is Zurich from Chur?
About 95 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Chur to Zurich?
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chur to Zurich?
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
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026