The average train between Zermatt and Chamonix takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt 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 Zermatt and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Vallorcine station via Visp station and Martigny station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Zermatt to Chamonix train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Chamonix train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Vallorcine station.
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The distance between Zermatt and Chamonix is 68.6 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Visp, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 4h 10m.