The cheapest and fastest trains from Chur to Basel
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chur to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chur to Basel will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Chur for Basel on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.








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Chur to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Chur to Basel trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3 562 | 562 · TGV 9210 | 9210 | 7:08 AM Chur station | 2h18 | 9:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 | 108 | 7:38 AM Chur station | 2h14 | 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 564 | 564 | 8:08 AM Chur station | 2h18 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 768 | 768 · ICE 370 | 370 | 8:38 AM Chur station | 2h14 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 900 | 900 · TGV 9218 | 9218 | 9:08 AM Chur station | 2h18 | 11:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 906 | 906 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 3:08 PM Chur station | 2h18 | 5:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 782 | 782 | 3:38 PM Chur station | 2h14 | 5:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 580 | 580 · TGV 9234 | 9234 | 4:08 PM Chur station | 2h18 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 | 272 | 4:38 PM Chur station | 2h14 | 6:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 908 | 908 · IC 3 582 | 582 | 5:08 PM Chur station | 2h18 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Chur to Basel
Trains from Chur to Basel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: SBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Chur to Basel trainsSBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Chur and Basel from €43. 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 Chur to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chur to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Chur, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Chur, Chur, Post I and Chur, Turnerwiese. When arriving in Basel, you can end your trip in train stations like Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel St. Johann.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Chur, which is located around 0.4 miles (671 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chur to Basel
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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