The average train between Chur and Lienz takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Chur to Lienz. 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 5 times a day between Chur and Lienz. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chur is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Lienz at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chur to Lienz? 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 Lienz. However, there are services departing from Chur station and arriving at Lienz station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Chur to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sargans station.
Chur to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.
Book your Chur to Lienz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chur and Lienz is 246.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Chur to Lienz In Osttirol via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 9h 22m.