The average train between Cognac and Chamonix takes 19h 59m and the fastest train takes 14h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cognac 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 3 times a day between Cognac and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cognac is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 19h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cognac to Chamonix? 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 Cognac to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Cognac station and arriving at Chamonix station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.
Cognac to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Book your Cognac to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cognac and Chamonix is 558.5 km. The road distance is 1,151 km.
You can take a train from Cognac to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Angouleme, St Pierre Des Corps, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 12h 58m.