The average train between Colmar and Chamonix takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Colmar 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 every 4 hours between Colmar and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colmar is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Colmar 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 Colmar to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Colmar station and arriving at Chamonix station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Colmar to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Martigny station.
Book your Colmar to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SBB GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colmar and Chamonix is 242.5 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Colmar to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h.