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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£195
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will cost around £195 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 8 trains that leave Zurich for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:023h56Zurich10:58Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£681One-way0 changes- 8:444h14Zurich12:58Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£771One-way0 changes
- 8:023h56Zurich11:58Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£1321One-way0 changes
- 18:024h03Zurich22:05Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£1351One-way0 changes
9:3411h46Zurich21:20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£1901One-way0 changes
- 8:023h56Zurich11:58Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£1321One-way0 changes
- 7:023h56Zurich10:58Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£681One-way0 changes
- 18:024h03Zurich22:05Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£1351One-way0 changes
- 8:444h14Zurich12:58Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£771One-way0 changes
- 12:3410h16Zurich22:50Chamonix-Mont-Blanc£3531One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£187 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £315 Average Price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 8 10812 | 10812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · R R85 18952 | 18952 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 13:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 changes | |
| S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 8 10812 | 10812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · R R85 18952 | 18952 | 9:16 Zurich Altstetten | 4h42 | 13:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 changes | |
| IC 8 10812 | 10812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · R R85 18952 | 18952 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 4h26 | 13:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2 changes | |
| IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · R R85 18954 | 18954 | 9:59 Zurich Altstetten | 4h59 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 changes | |
| IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · R R85 18954 | 18954 | 10:04 Zurich HB | 4h54 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2 changes | |
| IC 10714 | 10714 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · R R85 18954 | 18954 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 4h43 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 changes | |
| S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 changes | |
| S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 | 10:16 Zurich Altstetten | 4h42 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 changes | |
| IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 · R MBX 18954 | 18954 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 4h26 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 changes | |
| IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 · R R85 18954 | 18954 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 4h26 | 14:58 Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 changes | |
| 7:02 Zurich | 3h56 | 10:58 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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Trains from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 5:44 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- La Calèche
- Le Panier des 4 Saisons
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Le Morgane
- Hotel Mont-Blanc
- Alpina Eclectic Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
ParkingDiningHotel- The car park is open and available at the entrance to Chamonix.
- The Aiguille du Midi is a cable car station with access to the summit terrace at 3842m, offering views of Mont Blanc.
- Bus: Local bus services available to Chamonix
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