The average train between Essen and Chamonix takes 18h 57m and the fastest train takes 16h 45m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen 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 twice a week between Essen and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Martigny station via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and Visp station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Essen to Chamonix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Martigny station.
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The distance between Essen and Chamonix is 615.2 km. The road distance is 809 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 11h 1m.