The average train between Chamonix and Embrun takes 20h 17m and the fastest train takes 19h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Embrun. 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 twice daily between Chamonix and Embrun. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Embrun at 5:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Embrun. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Embrun station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
Chamonix to Embrun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Embrun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gap station.
Book your Chamonix to Embrun train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chamonix and Embrun is 154.1 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Embrun via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Grenoble, and Gap in around 10h 44m.