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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Chur is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Chur is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Chur?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Chur. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Chur via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Lugano to Chur?

The distance between Lugano and Chur is 291 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Chur without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Lugano to Chur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Chur train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Chur?

The best way to get from Lugano to Chur is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Lugano to Chur train arrive?

Lugano to Chur train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Chur?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Chur is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Lugano to Chur.

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

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Where can I stay near Chur?

There are 1629+ hotels available in Chur.

Lugano to Chur - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Chur by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
3h 21m
CHF 88–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
3h 23m
CHF 12–63
Drive 144.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Churcar 144.4 km
1h 46m
CHF 23–33

Lugano to Chur by train

178Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 290.8 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Chur, Grisons, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Chur via Zürich HB in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, PostAuto Schweiz AG operates a bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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