The average train between Essen and Chur takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Chur. 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 Essen and Chur. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chur at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chur. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Chur station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Essen to Chur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Chur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chur station.
Book your Essen to Chur train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Chur is 544 km. The road distance is 777 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chur via Basel SBB in around 7h 52m.