The average train between Switzerland and Chamonix takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Switzerland 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 Switzerland and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 20m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Martigny station via Lausanne station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Switzerland to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Martigny station.
The distance between Switzerland and Chamonix is 142.5 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 57m.