The average train between Valence and Chamonix takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 3 times a day between Valence and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Annecy and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Valence 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 Valence to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Valence station and arriving at Chamonix station via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Valence to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
Valence to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Book your Valence to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Valence and Chamonix is 189.2 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 55m.