The average train between Lucerne and Chamonix takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Lucerne 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 once daily between Lucerne and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lausanne and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 45m • 3 changes


5h 45m • 3 changes


5h 45m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Martigny station via Lausanne station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Lucerne to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Martigny station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Chamonix is 166.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 6h 3m.