The average train between Chamonix and Essen takes 22h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 20m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Chamonix to Essen. 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 week between Chamonix and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 22h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
Chamonix to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Chamonix and Essen is 615.2 km. The road distance is 1,202 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Essen Hbf via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 21m.
