The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Chur
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Chur is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Chur will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bern for Chur on Wed, Dec 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Bern to Chur train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Chur trains for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 809 | 809 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h46 | 9:48 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 3 563 | 563 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 9:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 7:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h10 | 10:48 AM Chur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 811 | 811 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h20 | 10:22 AM Chur station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 3 565 | 565 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 10:52 AM Chur station | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Chur
Trains from Bern to Chur run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:31 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Bern to Chur trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Bern and Chur from €48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bern to Chur
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bern Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chur, located 0.3 miles (482 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Chur
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Wankdorfallee.
- Restaurant Wankdorf
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf
- Novotel Bern Expo
- Ibis Bern Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 45 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 9
- Bus: Lines 20, 21, 28
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S31
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Va Bene
- Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel ABC
- Hotel Chur
- Romantik Hotel Stern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: Rhaetian Railway connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- PostBus: Regional connections
- Rhaetian Railway: Bernina Express, Glacier Express
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