The average train between Metz and Chamonix takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 5 times a day between Metz and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 30m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz 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 Metz to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Chamonix station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Metz to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Martigny station.
Book your Metz to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SBB GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Chamonix is 359.1 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h 15m.