The average train between Zurich and Chamonix takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Chamonix station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Zurich to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Martigny station.
Book your Zurich 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 Zurich and Chamonix is 205.2 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 44m.