The average train between Chamonix and Lucerne takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Chamonix to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. 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 Lucerne at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Lucerne? 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 Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Lucerne station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Chamonix to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Martigny station.
Chamonix to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Chamonix to Lucerne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Transports de Martigny et Régions and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Chamonix and Lucerne is 166.5 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Luzern via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Lausanne in around 5h 59m.