The average train between Chamonix and Villefranche-sur-Saône takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saône. 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône. 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saône? 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Saône station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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-Saône train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Chamonix to Villefranche-sur-Saône train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chamonix and Villefranche-sur-Saône is 166.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Villefranche Sur Saone via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 32m.