The average train between Annecy and Chamonix takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Annecy to Chamonix. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Annecy and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annecy is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at La Roche-sur-Foron and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Chamonix station via La Roche-sur-Foron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Annecy to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Book your Annecy to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Annecy and Chamonix is 57.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 4h 6m.