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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chur is to night train and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 190 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chur is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chur?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chur. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Chur via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chur?

The distance between Cologne and Chur is 694 km. The road distance is 634.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Chur without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Cologne to Chur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chur train from?

Cologne to Chur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Where does the Cologne to Chur train arrive?

Cologne to Chur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Chur?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Chur is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cologne to Chur.

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

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Where can I stay near Chur?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Chur.

Cologne to Chur - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Chur 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
7h 8m
CHF 80–429
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
9h 40m
CHF 69–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
8h 18m
Drive 634.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Churcar 634.5 km
6h 9m
CHF 104–150
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
9h 40m
CHF 100–197
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
4h 26m
CHF 140–361
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
5h 1m
CHF 106–262
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
5h 26m
CHF 113–290

Cologne to Chur by train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.7 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Chur via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 7h 8m.

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