The average train between Chamonix and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 week between Chamonix and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 1:55 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station and arriving at Nice-Ville station via Lyon Part Dieu station and Marseille St Charles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
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The distance between Chamonix and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 249.3 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 10h 34m.