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

The cheapest way to get from Chur to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.

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 17m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Chur and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chur station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Chur station train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

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 Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Chur to Essen?

The distance between Chur and Essen is 777 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 8h 2m and costs €65 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Chur to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chur to Essen bus from?

Chur to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chur station train station.

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.

Train or bus from Chur to Essen?

The best way to get from Chur to Essen is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Chur to Essen bus arrive?

Chur to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Chur to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chur to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chur to Essen is 678 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Chur to Essen.

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

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

Book your Chur to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Chur to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chur to Essen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
8h 2m
€67–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Munich central bus stationbus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
14h 20m
€44–102
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain Re
12h 35m
€205–382
Drive 677.5 km
1. Drive from Chur to Essencar 677.5 km
7h 5m
€118–170
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 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 17m
€102–312
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
5h 36m
€132–334
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 27m
€109–309
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 8m
Bus, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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 54m
€57–262

Chur to Essen by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.3 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chur to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chur station train station to Essen central train station via Munich central bus station in around 14h 20m.

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