The average train between Chamonix and Cologne takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Cologne. 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 4 times a day between Chamonix and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Cologne? 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 Chamonix to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Cologne station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Chamonix to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Martigny station.
Chamonix to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Chamonix to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Transports de Martigny et Régions and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chamonix and Cologne is 557 km. The road distance is 809 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 43m.