- Must visit
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Chur’s main art museum, showing regional and Swiss works in a historic villa and modern extension near the old town.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Chur
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Oct
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£37
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£42
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
2 h 39 m
Trains on 12 Oct
17
Distance
168 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Chur is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Chur will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Fast trains
To travel from Basel to Chur you need to make at least one change.
IR 36 1957 | 1957 · IC 3 557 | 5575:072h45Basel SBB7:52Chur station£371One-way1 change- IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 3 757 | 7574:362h46Basel SBB7:22Chur station£371One-way1 change
- IR 36 1995 | 1995 · IR 35 2351 | 23510:076h41Basel SBB6:48Chur station£381One-way1 change
- IR 36 1963 | 1963 · IC 3 563 | 5638:072h45Basel SBB10:52Chur station£381One-way1 change
- IC 3 10763 | 10763 · IR 35 2361 | 23618:042h44Basel SBB10:48Chur station£381One-way1 change
- IR 37 2257 | 2257 · IC 3 10057 | 100575:432h39Basel SBB8:22Chur station£391One-way1 change
- IR 37 2259 | 2259 · IC 3 761 | 7616:432h39Basel SBB9:22Chur station£451One-way1 change
- IR 37 2261 | 2261 · IC 3 763 | 7637:432h39Basel SBB10:22Chur station£401One-way1 change
- IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 3 765 | 7658:432h39Basel SBB11:22Chur station£391One-way1 change
- IC 3 1057 | 1057 · IR 35 2355 | 23556:072h41Basel SBB8:48Chur station£401One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Chur
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Basel to Chur run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Live departures
Basel to Chur train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Chur trains for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 3 1057 | 1057 · IR 35 2355 | 2355 | 6:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 8:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1959 | 1959 · IC 3 559 | 559 | 6:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 8:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2059 | 2059 · IC 3 10761 | 10761 | 6:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 9:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IC 3 761 | 761 · IR 35 30259 | 30259 | 7:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 9:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1961 | 1961 · IC 901 | 901 | 7:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 9:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 8:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 10:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1963 | 1963 · IC 3 563 | 563 | 8:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 10:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2063 | 2063 · IC 3 765 | 765 | 8:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 11:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| ICE 273 | 273 · IR 35 30263 | 30263 | 9:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 11:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1965 | 1965 · IC 903 | 903 | 9:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 11:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| ICE 273 | 273 · IR 35 30263 | 30263 | 9:07 Basel SBB | 2h41 | 11:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2065 | 2065 · IC 3 10275 | 10275 | 9:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 12:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| ICE 275 | 275 · IR 35 30265 | 30265 | 10:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 12:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1967 | 1967 · IC 3 567 | 567 | 10:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 12:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2067 | 2067 · IC 3 769 | 769 | 10:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 13:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| EC 151 | 151 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 11:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 13:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1969 | 1969 · IC 905 | 905 | 11:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 13:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2069 | 2069 · IC 3 10277 | 10277 | 11:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 14:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| ICE 277 | 277 · IR 35 30269 | 30269 | 12:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 14:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1971 | 1971 · IC 3 571 | 571 | 12:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 14:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2071 | 2071 · IC 3 10773 | 10773 | 12:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 15:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IC 3 773 | 773 · IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 13:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 15:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1973 | 1973 · IC 907 | 907 | 13:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 15:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2073 | 2073 · IC 3 10775 | 10775 | 13:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 16:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IC 3 775 | 775 · IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 14:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 16:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1975 | 1975 · IC 3 575 | 575 | 14:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 16:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2075 | 2075 · IC 3 10105 | 10105 | 14:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 17:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| ICE 105 | 105 · IR 35 2375 | 2375 | 15:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 17:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 909 | 909 | 15:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 17:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2077 | 2077 · IC 3 10779 | 10779 | 15:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 18:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 35 2377 | 2377 | 16:06 Basel SBB | 2h42 | 18:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1979 | 1979 · IC 3 579 | 579 | 16:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 18:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2079 | 2079 · IC 3 10781 | 10781 | 16:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 19:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IC 3 781 | 781 · IR 35 30279 | 30279 | 17:07 Basel SBB | 2h41 | 19:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| ICE 373 | 373 | 18:07 Basel SBB | 2h15 | 20:22 Chur station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 36 1995 | 1995 · IR 35 2351 | 2351 | 0:07 Basel SBB | 6h41 | 6:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 3 757 | 757 | 4:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 7:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| S 3 17313 | 17313 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 4:38 Basel SBB | 3h10 | 7:48 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 1957 | 1957 · IC 3 557 | 557 | 5:07 Basel SBB | 2h45 | 7:52 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2057 | 2057 · IC 3 10057 | 10057 | 5:36 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 8:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
| IR 37 2257 | 2257 · IC 3 10057 | 10057 | 5:43 Basel SBB | 2h39 | 8:22 Chur station | 1 change | |
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Train companies: SBB from Basel to Chur trainsSBB trains will get you between Basel and Chur from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SBB Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest SBB Price
£36
SBB frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Chur
Things to do in Chur
Discover the best of Chur — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chur trip today.
- Recommended
Rätisches Museum
Museum on Graubünden’s history and culture, with objects from archaeology to everyday life in a fine baroque building.
- Recommended
Naturmuseum Graubünden
Interactive natural history museum with local wildlife, geology and family-friendly displays about the canton’s landscapes.
- Must visit
Altstadt
Car-free old town lanes with painted houses, small squares and historic buildings, ideal for a leisurely walk in central Chur.
- Recommended
Brambrüesch
Popular mountain viewpoint above Chur with panoramic city and Alpine views, reached by cableway or on foot.
- Recommended
Arcas
Main square in the old town, framed by historic facades and often used for markets and local events.
- Gluten-free
Bündnerfleisch
Air-dried beef from Graubünden, cured with Alpine herbs and thinly sliced. It is one of the canton’s best-known specialities and a classic snack or starter.
Bündner Gerstensuppe
A rich barley soup with vegetables and usually bacon or beef. It is a traditional Graubünden mountain dish valued for warmth and sustenance.
- Vegetarian
Capuns?
Potato dumplings filled with bread cubes and dried fruit, often served with melted butter and cheese. A classic Graubünden comfort dish.
Marsöl
Well-known restaurant and wine bar focusing on seasonal Swiss cuisine with a refined but relaxed ambience in Chur’s old town.
Confiserie Merz
Historic café in central Chur known for Bündner pastries, coffee and light meals in a traditional, elegant setting.
Stern
Traditional Graubünden restaurant serving regional classics such as capuns and barley soup in a cosy old-town atmosphere.
Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)
Chur is costly by European standards. Hotels, restaurant meals and local transport are pricier than in nearby countries, though supermarkets and simple lunches help control spending.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- CHF 70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants, cafés and taxis, or leave about CHF 1-5 for good service; large tips are not expected.
öV Plus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- CHF 3.30
- Day pass
- CHF 6.60
To the city centre
Bahnhof Chur -> Bahnhof Chur
- Distance
- 0 km
- Travel time
- 0 min
- Chur city buses use Zone 150. Buy the standard OSTWIND ticket before boarding if you do not already have one.
- Tickets and day passes for Chur are sold in the öV Plus app, at ticket machines and at staffed public transport sales points.
FAQs: Basel to Chur train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Chur by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chur, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Basel to Chur can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £52.
The train journey from Basel to Chur covers a distance of 168 km and takes approximately 2h 7m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Basel to Chur is 168 km.
The first train from Basel to Chur leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Basel to Chur departs at 23:44.
Trains from Basel to Chur run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Basel to Chur.
Yes, there is a direct train between Basel and Chur. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB.
There is no night train service from Basel to Chur.
The train station in Basel that goes to Chur is Basel SBB, and it arrives at Chur station.
Booking trains from Basel to Chur in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Basel to Chur is considered scenic as it passes through stunning Swiss landscapes, including views of the Rhine Gorge and picturesque alpine scenery, making it a delightful experience for travellers.
Yes, you can take the train from Basel to Chur.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Chur
Most Basel to Chur trains use the Basel SBB to Chur station pair, with some services arriving at Chur Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Basel and Chur train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Basel
Arrival train stations in Chur
Which Basel station do trains to Chur leave from?
Trains from Basel to Chur leave from Basel SBB. The station is 2 km from Basel city centre at Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.
Basel SBBCentralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22
City-centre transport
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainTer · 5m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
Bus50 · 4m · £2 · every ~15 min
Tram11 · 5m · £2
1, 3, 2 · 7m · £2 · every ~25 min
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad BhfSchwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland+41 61 690 13 13
City-centre transport
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus30 · 11m · £3 · every ~18 min
Tram6, 1, 2 · 19m · £3 · every ~20 min
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Basel St Johann4056 Basel, Switzerland
City-centre transport
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus50 · 8m · £2 · every ~15 min
Tram1, 21, 3, 6, 8, 6457, 8190, 8280, 8298, 8312 · 5m · £2 · every ~15 min
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Which Chur station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Trains from Basel to Chur most often arrive at Chur. Some services arrive at Chur Altstadt, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Chur arrival station.
ChurBahnhofstrasse 1, 7000 Chur, Switzerland+41 81 288 33 33
City-centre transport
Getting to Chur from Chur city centre
TrainR16, Re6 · 7m · every ~2 min
Bus10, 11, 12, 9 · 3m · £3 · every ~18 min
Chur train station facilities and services
Chur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Va Bene, Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chur. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Chur. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chur: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chur: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel ABC, Hotel Chur, Romantik Hotel Stern.
Chur Altstadt7000 Chur, Switzerland
Chur Altstadt train station facilities and services
Chur Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chur Altstadt.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chur Altstadt.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chur Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chur Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chur Altstadt.
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