The average train between Chur and Gornergrat takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Chur to Gornergrat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chur and Gornergrat. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Chur is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Gornergrat at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 58m • 3 changes


5h 58m • 3 changes


5h 31m • 3 changes


5h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chur to Gornergrat? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chur to Gornergrat. However, there are services departing from Chur station and arriving at Zermatt station via Zürich HB station and Visp station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Chur to Gornergrat train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.
Chur to Gornergrat train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Zermatt station.
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The distance between Chur and Gornergrat is 165.1 km.
You can take a train from Chur to Gornergrat via Zürich HB, Visp, Zermatt, and Zermatt GGB in around 6h 45m.