Stopping overnight in Chur on the Bernina Express

Zanygirl · 2016-03-10T15:29:26+01:00

We are traveling the Bernina Express from Italy to Chur then heading to Lucerne to continue our Swiss journey. After being on a train for approximately 5 hours that day and getting into Chur around 7 pm that night, we thought it would be a good idea to get off at Chur and spend the night and then get up and head into Lucerne the next morning. My question is this: since we are spending very limited time in Chur, does anyone have a suggestion for an inexpensive yet safe place to spend the night that is close to the train station? I have combed a number of sites, but would like to hear from others. In addition, if anyone has any suggestions on how to do this, I'm open!

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A traveler is planning to take the Bernina Express from Italy to Chur and wants to stay overnight in Chur on May 24th. They are looking for affordable and safe accommodation close to the train station, as they will depart for Lucerne the next morning.

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Consider staying at the Swiss Quality Hotel, just 3 minutes from the station, though it might be slightly over budget at $235.
For a cheaper option, check out Hotel Drei Konige, which is less than 10 minutes away and offers a fine stay at a lower price.

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Zanygirl
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10 March 2016 at 15:29:26 #808580

We are traveling the Bernina Express from Italy to Chur then heading to Lucerne to continue our Swiss journey. After being on a train for approximately 5 hours that day and getting into Chur around 7 pm that night, we thought it would be a good idea to get off at Chur and spend the night and then get up and head into Lucerne the next morning. My question is this: since we are spending very limited time in Chur, does anyone have a suggestion for an inexpensive yet safe place to spend the night that is close to the train station? I have combed a number of sites, but would like to hear from others. In addition, if anyone has any suggestions on how to do this, I’m open!

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Reply 1 of 3 • 10 March 2016 at 16:12:46 #849245

Hi Zanoffc,

Can you add some additional information like travel date, number of people, budget you had in mind? Please see here.

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Reply 2 of 3 • 10 March 2016 at 16:32:51 #849246

Yes! Arrival May 24th with a departure of May 25th. There are two of us traveling by train for two weeks. Would like to stay below $200 USD. Would like to be able to walk from the train station.

We plan on around 9 am the next morning for Lucerne, thus this is just a “sleep” stop.

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Reply 3 of 3 • 10 March 2016 at 18:47:45 #849247

Hi again,

Well, the most practical one is the Swiss Quality Hotel at only 3 minutes from the station. A very well rated hotel, but a bit over budget: rooms currently start at $235, breakfast included.

Other hotels are a bit further away. Some examples:
- Hotel Drei Konige at less than 10 minutes. It’s quite a bit cheaper but not as luxurious. I stayed there myself a long time ago and remember it as a fine hotel. I did not have dinner there.
- You’ll find “Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten” at a similar distance.
The last two hotels are definitely in a much more picturesque area (Old Town), but that might not be a big deal while sleeping 🙂

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