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Chur to Basel train

Book a train ticket Chur - Basel

Train timetable info Chur-Basel

Travel by train from Chur to Basel. 43 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Chur at 5h 08m and the last at 21h 11m, allowing you to cover the 165.61 km distance in as little as 2h 14m.

Cheap train tickets Chur Basel

How much does a train ticket from Chur to Basel cost?

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Chur to Basel take?

The journey on a train from Chur to Basel will take you about 2h 32m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Chur to Basel?

The minimum time to travel by train between Chur and Basel is 2h 14m.

How many trains run from Chur to Basel each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 43 trains that run on the Chur to Basel route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Chur and Basel?

You can reach Basel from Chur via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Chur and Basel by train?

The train journey between Chur and Basel, covers around 165.61 km.

What time is the first train from Chur to Basel?

Need to leave early? The Chur to Basel train at 5h 08m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Chur to Basel?

You have until 21h 11m to take the last train.

To leave Chur, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: CHUR.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Chur to Basel?

Journeys from Chur to Basel are operated by SBB, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn (DB).

What services are offered on board?

Thanks to the TGV Lyria "Junior & Cie" accompaniment service, your child aged 4 to 14 can travel by train safely, accompanied by professionals during their journey.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Chur to Basel?

The price of a Chur – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Chur to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Chur to Basel.

Price of a Chur – Basel Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Chur to Basel, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Chur to Basel with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Chur to Basel at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Chur – Basel

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Chur – Basel Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Chur to Basel ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Chur to Basel and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Chur - Basel. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Chur - Basel

If you're travelling from Chur to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Chur to Basel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Chur - Basel

To travel from Chur to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Chur to Basel by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Chur - Basel allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Chur - Basel

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Chur to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Chur-Basel Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 08m 7h 27m 2h 19m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 556
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
5h 11m 7h 58m 2h 47m SBB, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 2356
  • Landquart
  • Maienfeld
  • Bad Ragaz
  • Sargans
  • Flums
  • Walenstadt
  • Unterterzen
  • Ziegelbrucke
  • Siebnen-Wangen
  • Pfaffikon Sz
  • Wadenswil
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 10 min
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
6h 08m 8h 27m 2h 19m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 558
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
6h 11m 8h 52m 2h 41m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 2358
  • Landquart
  • Maienfeld
  • Bad Ragaz
  • Sargans
  • Flums
  • Walenstadt
  • Unterterzen
  • Ziegelbrucke
  • Siebnen-Wangen
  • Pfaffikon Sz
  • Wadenswil
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Sbb
6h 38m 9h 16m 2h 38m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 762
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 15 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2258
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
7h 08m 9h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 560
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1762
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 610
  • Basel Sbb
7h 08m 9h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 560
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1962
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
7h 38m 10h 16m 2h 38m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 764
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 15 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2260
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
8h 08m 10h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 562
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1764
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 612
  • Basel Sbb
8h 38m 10h 52m 2h 14m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 108
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
9h 08m 11h 32m 2h 24m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 564
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1766
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 30460
  • Basel Sbb
9h 08m 11h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 564
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1966
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
9h 38m 12h 16m 2h 38m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 768
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 15 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2264
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
10h 08m 12h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 566
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1768
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 616
  • Basel Sbb
10h 08m 12h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 566
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1968
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
10h 38m 12h 58m 2h 20m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 770
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
11h 08m 13h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 568
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1770
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 618
  • Basel Sbb
11h 08m 13h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 568
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1970
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
11h 38m 13h 58m 2h 20m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 772
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
12h 08m 14h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 570
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1772
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 620
  • Basel Sbb
12h 38m 14h 52m 2h 14m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 104
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
13h 08m 15h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 572
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1774
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 622
  • Basel Sbb
13h 08m 15h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 572
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1974
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
13h 38m 15h 59m 2h 21m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 776
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
14h 08m 16h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 574
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1776
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 624
  • Basel Sbb
14h 38m 16h 52m 2h 14m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 102
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
15h 08m 17h 27m 2h 19m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 576
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
15h 38m 17h 58m 2h 20m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 780
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
16h 08m 18h 27m 2h 19m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 578
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
16h 38m 18h 58m 2h 20m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 782
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
17h 08m 19h 32m 2h 24m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 580
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1782
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 30464
  • Basel Sbb
17h 38m 19h 52m 2h 14m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 272
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • Basel Sbb
18h 08m 20h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 582
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1784
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 632
  • Basel Sbb
18h 08m 20h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 582
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1984
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
18h 38m 21h 16m 2h 38m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 786
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 15 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2282
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
19h 08m 21h 33m 2h 25m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 584
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 07 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1786
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 634
  • Basel Sbb
19h 08m 21h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 584
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1986
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
19h 11m 21h 58m 2h 47m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 2388
  • Landquart
  • Maienfeld
  • Bad Ragaz
  • Sargans
  • Flums
  • Walenstadt
  • Unterterzen
  • Ziegelbrucke
  • Siebnen-Wangen
  • Pfaffikon Sz
  • Wadenswil
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 470 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60470
  • Basel Sbb
20h 08m 22h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 586
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1988
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
20h 11m 22h 58m 2h 47m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 2392
  • Landquart
  • Maienfeld
  • Bad Ragaz
  • Sargans
  • Flums
  • Walenstadt
  • Unterterzen
  • Ziegelbrucke
  • Siebnen-Wangen
  • Pfaffikon Sz
  • Wadenswil
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402 - SBB 402
  • Basel Sbb
21h 08m 23h 50m 2h 42m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 1058
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 10 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 738
  • Olten
  • 16 min
  • Olten
    SBB 648
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
21h 08m 23h 52m 2h 44m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 1058
  • Landquart
  • Sargans
  • Zurich Hb
  • 14 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1990
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
21h 11m 0h 16m 3h 05m SBB
Booking
  • Chur
    SBB 2394
  • Landquart
  • Maienfeld
  • Bad Ragaz
  • Sargans
  • Flums
  • Walenstadt
  • Unterterzen
  • Ziegelbrucke
  • Siebnen-Wangen
  • Pfaffikon Sz
  • Wadenswil
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 20 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2288
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb