The average train between Chamonix and Valence takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Valence. 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 5 times a day between Chamonix and Valence. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Valence at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Valence? 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 Valence. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Valence station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Chamonix to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Book your Chamonix to Valence train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Renfe Viajeros and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chamonix and Valence is 189.2 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Valence Ville via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 6h 58m.