The average train between Chamonix and Lugano takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Lugano. 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 Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Lugano? 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 Lugano. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Lugano station via Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Chamonix to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Chamonix to Lugano train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Transports de Martigny et Régions and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chamonix and Lugano is 161.6 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lugano via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, Domodossola, and Locarno in around 7h 47m.