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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Chur is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Chur is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Chur?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Chur station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Chur station train station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Chur?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chur. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Chur via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Essen to Chur?

The distance between Essen and Chur is 777 km. The road distance is 694.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Chur without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Chur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Chur train from?

Essen to Chur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Chur?

The best way to get from Essen to Chur is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Chur bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Chur train arrive?

Essen to Chur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Chur?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Chur is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Essen to Chur.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Chur?

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Essen to Chur - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Chur by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
8h 2m
CHF 97–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chur station train stationbus N76
14h 42m
CHF 48–109
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
11h 29m
CHF 82–388
Drive 694.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Churcar 694.2 km
6h 39m
CHF 112–162
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
12h 1m
CHF 128–420
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
5h 20m
CHF 96–283
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
5h 46m
CHF 106–289

Essen to Chur by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.2 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chur via Basel SBB in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Chur station train station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station in around 14h 42m.

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