The average train between Lausanne and Chamonix takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Lausanne 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 hourly between Lausanne and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Martigny and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Chamonix station via Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Lausanne to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Book your Lausanne to Chamonix train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Transports de Martigny et Régions and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lausanne and Chamonix is 68.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine in around 3h 23m.