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 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h.

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 19m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

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 train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

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 7h 52m.

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 7h 52m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 7h 52m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h.

Where does the Essen to Chur bus arrive?

Essen to Chur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich 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 37m 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

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There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Chur by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
7h 52m
CHF 114–555
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus FlixBus N76 / ...
14h
CHF 65–111
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
11h 59m
Drive 694.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Churcar 694.2 km
6h 37m
CHF 113–163
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Churtrain Ice
8h 33m
CHF 225–706
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 19m
CHF 116–269
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
6h 3m
CHF 124–310

Essen to Chur by train

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7h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.4 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Chur train station via Munich central bus station in around 14h.

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