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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 39 trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
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Trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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TER 884676 | 884676 · R L1 23367 | 23367 | 4:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 6:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
TER 884162 | 884162 · TER L2 23435 | 23435 | 5:18 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h55 | 7:13 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18991 | 18991 · EV EV2 48991 | 48991 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER L3 23488 | 23488 | 5:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 7:28 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 85 26209 | 26209 · EV EV2 46209 | 46209 · IR 95 1730 | 1730 | 6:00 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h35 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
R 85 18993 | 18993 · EV EV2 48993 | 48993 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER 884682 | 884682 · R L1 23369 | 23369 | 6:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 8:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18995 | 18995 · EV EV2 48995 | 48995 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3h07 | 10:26 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER 884684 | 884684 · R L4 23179 | 23179 | 7:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 9:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18997 | 18997 · EV EV2 48997 | 48997 · IR 90 1836 | 1836 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 8:24 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3h04 | 11:28 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
R 85 18997 | 18997 · EV EV2 48997 | 48997 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:24 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3h12 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
R 85 18999 | 18999 · EV EV2 48999 | 48999 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:24 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3h15 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
R 85 26213 | 26213 · EV EV2 46213 | 46213 · IR 90 1840 | 1840 · EV EV 42288 | 42288 | 10:10 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 6h28 | 4:38 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
R 85 26215 | 26215 · EV EV2 46215 | 46215 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 | 11:10 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 7h25 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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TER 884650 | 884650 · R L1 23351 | 23351 | 4:50 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h38 | 6:28 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
TER 884150 | 884150 · TER L2 23411 | 23411 | 5:20 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h53 | 7:13 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 26203 | 26203 · EV EV2 46203 | 46203 · IR 95 1706 | 1706 | 5:44 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h51 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER L3 23476 | 23476 | 5:49 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 7:28 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
TER 884154 | 884154 · TER L2 23413 | 23413 | 6:33 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h40 | 8:13 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 26205 | 26205 · EV EV2 46205 | 46205 · RE 33 18456 | 18456 | 6:40 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h41 | 9:21 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER 884656 | 884656 · R L1 23357 | 23357 | 6:49 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 8:28 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
TER 884158 | 884158 · TER L2 23415 | 23415 | 7:33 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h40 | 9:13 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
TER L3 23478 | 23478 | 7:49 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 9:28 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
TER 884160 | 884160 · TER L2 23417 | 23417 | 8:03 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 2h10 | 10:13 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18951 | 18951 · EV EV2 48951 | 48951 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:19 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
R 85 18975 | 18975 · EV EV2 48975 | 48975 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:19 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER L3 23480 | 23480 | 9:49 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 11:28 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 85 18977 | 18977 · EV EV2 48977 | 48977 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:19 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER 884662 | 884662 · R L4 23143 | 23143 | 10:49 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 12:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18979 | 18979 · EV EV2 48979 | 48979 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:19 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER L3 23482 | 23482 | 11:49 AM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 1:28 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 85 18981 | 18981 · EV EV2 48981 | 48981 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER 884668 | 884668 · R L1 23363 | 23363 | 12:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 2:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18983 | 18983 · EV EV2 48983 | 48983 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
R 85 18985 | 18985 · EV EV2 48985 | 48985 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER 884672 | 884672 · R L1 23365 | 23365 | 2:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 4:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
R 85 18987 | 18987 · EV EV2 48987 | 48987 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
TER L3 23486 | 23486 | 3:49 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet | 1h39 | 5:28 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 85 18989 | 18989 · EV EV2 48989 | 48989 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:19 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2h36 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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The train connection between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Geneva offers a scenic journey through the stunning landscapes of the French Alps. Travelers can choose from various providers, including SNCF, TER, TGV, and TGV INOUI. With multiple daily departures, this route provides convenient access to both cities while allowing passengers to enjoy breathtaking views along the way.
The train journey from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes, with a total of 10 connections available each day. This route does not offer direct trains; therefore, travelers will need to make at least one transfer during their trip.
The first daily train journey from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva departs at 07:55, allowing travelers an early start to explore the beautiful landscapes and attractions along the way. The last departure for this route is at 19:55, providing a convenient option for those wishing to return later in the day after enjoying all that Geneva has to offer.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Geneva is €39. The average ticket price typically hovers around €43, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful destinations in the French Alps and Switzerland.
The Jet d'Eau, originally a simple water pump in the 19th century, has transformed into one of Geneva's most iconic landmarks, shooting water 140 meters high into the air. This magnificent fountain not only symbolizes the city's commitment to innovation and engineering but also serves as a stunning backdrop for countless photographs taken by visitors from around the world. Unique features include its impressive flow rate of over 500 liters per second and its ability to be illuminated at night with colorful lights.
St. Pierre Cathedral is steeped in history dating back to the early Middle Ages; it was here that John Calvin preached during the Protestant Reformation, making it a significant site for both religious and cultural heritage. Visitors can climb up to its towers for breathtaking panoramic views of Geneva while exploring intricate architectural details that blend Romanesque and Gothic styles throughout this remarkable structure. One unique feature is its archaeological crypt beneath which showcases remnants from earlier churches built on this sacred ground.
Palais des Nations stands as an enduring symbol of peace since becoming home to various international organizations after World War I; today it houses offices for numerous UN agencies dedicated to global diplomacy and cooperation. As you walk through these historic halls where treaties have been negotiated, you'll feel inspired by their mission towards fostering dialogue among nations amidst beautiful gardens surrounding them—perfect spots for reflection or relaxation between meetings! A standout aspect is The Assembly Hall adorned with striking murals depicting themes like unity and collaboration among diverse cultures worldwide.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva trains use the to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including 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, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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