The average train between Chamonix and Lausanne takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Chamonix to Lausanne. 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 hourly between Chamonix and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Lausanne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Lausanne station via Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Chamonix to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lausanne station.
The distance between Chamonix and Lausanne is 68.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne via Vallorcine and Martigny in around 2h 59m.