The average train between Chamonix and Switzerland takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. 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 Switzerland at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Martigny station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Lausanne station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.
Chamonix to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Chamonix and Switzerland is 142.5 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zürich Stadelhofen via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, and Zürich HB in around 5h 50m.
