What is the cheapest way to get from Chur to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Chur to Essen is to bus and train and fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chur to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Chur to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Chur and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chur to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chur and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Chur to Essen?

The distance between Chur and Essen is 772 km. The road distance is 677.5 km.

How do I travel from Chur to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Chur to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €250 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Chur to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Chur to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chur to Essen train from?

Chur to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.

Where does the Chur to Essen train arrive?

Chur to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chur to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chur to Essen is 677 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Chur to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Chur to Essen?

Book your Chur to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2778+ hotels available in Essen.

Chur to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

How to get fromChur to Essen

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 9 ways to get from Chur to Essen by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chur to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 38m
€257–788
Bus, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
8h 55m
€65–215
Drive 677.5 km
1. Drive from Chur to Essencar 677.5 km
7h 5m
€118–170
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 19m
€124–297
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Chur to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
8h
€117–672
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Feldkirch, Bahnhofbus 11
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Essen Hbftrain Ice
10h 41m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 16m
€128–317
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€166–456
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chur to St. Margrethen SGtrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
6h 6m
€176–506

Chur to Essen by train

2Weekly Trains

7h 38mAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 771.9 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Chur, Grisons, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Chur to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 7h 38m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.