The average train between Chamonix and Saanen takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Saanen. 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 every 3 hours between Chamonix and Saanen. 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 Saanen at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Saanen? 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 Saanen. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Saanen station via Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Chamonix to Saanen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vallorcine station.
Chamonix to Saanen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saanen station.
Book your Chamonix to Saanen 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 Saanen is 69.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saanen via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Montreux in around 4h 50m.