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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Chur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £369.
Distance: 285 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£92 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £369 Average Price | £106 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Chur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Chur:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Chur costing on average £92.
A coach is £330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Chur costing on average £369.
Other travel options to Chur take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Coach takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around £92 compared to roughly £106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 5h 20m versus 4h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Chur from Salzburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Chur is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Chur are Zurich, Bellinzona, St. Moritz, Sankt Gallen and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Chur on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Bellinzona is best known for its three medieval castles, which rise above a compact Ticino centre. Italian-speaking and relaxed, it mixes fortress history with arcaded streets and Alpine surroundings.
St. Moritz is a refined Alpine resort in the Engadin, known for winter sports and lakeside mountain views. Its skiing heritage, luxury hotels and bright high-altitude setting give it a distinctly polished Swiss character.
Sankt Gallen is known for the Abbey of Saint Gall and its UNESCO-listed library at the heart of a compact old town. Historic streets, embroidered textile heritage and a strong student scene give the city a lively but measured character.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Travel to Chur easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Chur.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Chur:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Chur costing on average £92.
A coach is £330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Chur costing on average £369.
Other travel options to Chur take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Coach takes on average 6h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Chur as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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