The average train between Lake Maggiore and Chamonix takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix. 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 every 4 hours between Lake Maggiore and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Maggiore is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lake Maggiore to Chamonix? 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 Lake Maggiore to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lake Maggiore station and arriving at Chamonix station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, depart from Stresa station.
Lake Maggiore to Chamonix train services, operated by FART, arrive at Vallorcine station.
Book your Lake Maggiore to Chamonix train tickets online with FART, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Chamonix is 142.1 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 18m.