The average train between Chamonix and Zürich Hbf takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Chamonix to Zürich Hbf. 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 hourly between Chamonix and Zürich Hbf. 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 Zürich Hbf at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Zürich Hbf. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Zürich Hbf station via Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Chamonix to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vallorcine station.
Chamonix to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Chamonix to Zürich Hbf 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 Zürich Hbf is 205.7 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zürich HB via Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, and Bern in around 5h 22m.