The average train between Chamonix and Stresa takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Stresa. 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 3 times a day between Chamonix and Stresa. 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 Stresa at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Stresa station via Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Chamonix to Stresa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Stresa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Stresa station.
The distance between Chamonix and Stresa is 129 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Stresa via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, and Domodossola in around 5h 55m.