The average train between Besançon and Chamonix takes 13h 58m and the fastest train takes 13h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Besançon and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Mouchard and take an average of 13h 58m. 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 Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
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.
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The distance between Besançon and Chamonix is 161.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Mouchard, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 22m.