The average train between Chamonix and Sarnen takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Sarnen. 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 every 3 hours between Chamonix and Sarnen. 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 Sarnen at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Sarnen? 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 Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Sarnen station via Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Chamonix to Sarnen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vallorcine station.
Chamonix to Sarnen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Sarnen station.
Book your Chamonix to Sarnen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Transports de Martigny et Régions and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chamonix and Sarnen is 150.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Sarnen via Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, Spiez, and Interlaken Ost in around 6h 37m.