The average train between Canton of Zurich and Chamonix takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Canton of 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 hourly between Canton of Zurich and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canton of Zurich is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Canton of Zurich to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Canton of Zurich station and arriving at Chamonix station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Canton of Zurich to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Canton of Zurich to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Martigny station.
Book your Canton of 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 Canton of Zurich and Chamonix is 214.3 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 54m.