The average train between Locarno and Chamonix takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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 Locarno and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Locarno 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 Locarno to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Chamonix station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Locarno to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
Locarno to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Book your Locarno to Chamonix train tickets online with FART, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Locarno and Chamonix is 151.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Locarno FART to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 27m.