The average train between Lugano and Chamonix takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Locarno FART and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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6h 36m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station via Locarno station, Domodossola station, Brig station, Martigny station and Vallorcine station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Lugano to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
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The distance between Lugano and Chamonix is 161.6 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Locarno FART, Domodossola, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 52m.