The average train between Besançon and Chamonix takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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 3 times a day between Besançon and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Dole Ville and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Chamonix station via Dole Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Besançon to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Martigny station.
Book your Besançon to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Chamonix is 161.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Dole Ville, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 11m.