The average train between Orsières and Chamonix takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Orsières 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 hourly between Orsières and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orsières is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sembrancher and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Orsières 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 Orsières to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Orsières station and arriving at Chamonix station via Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Orsières to Chamonix train services, operated by RegionalAlps, depart from Martigny station.
Orsières to Chamonix train services, operated by RegionalAlps, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Book your Orsières to Chamonix train tickets online with RegionalAlps, Transports de Martigny et Régions and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Orsières and Chamonix is 24.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Orsières to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Sembrancher, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 3h 5m.