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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$234
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will cost around $234 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on Mon, Mar 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 7 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 12 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$256 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $438 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · EV EV6 26214 | 26214 · R MBX 18950 | 18950 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 4h54 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| IC 10710 | 10710 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · EV EV6 26214 | 26214 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h43 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 81 10810 | 10810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h42 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 81 10810 | 10810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h42 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| IC 81 10810 | 10810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h26 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| IC 81 10810 | 10810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 · EV EV6 26214 | 26214 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h26 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 8 10812 | 10812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · EV EV6 26216 | 26216 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 8 10812 | 10812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · EV EV6 26216 | 26216 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h42 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| IC 8 10812 | 10812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · EV EV6 26216 | 26216 · R MBX 18952 | 18952 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h26 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · EV EV6 26218 | 26218 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h59 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · EV EV6 26218 | 26218 · R MBX 18954 | 18954 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 4h54 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| IC 10714 | 10714 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · EV EV6 26218 | 26218 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h43 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h42 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| IC 81 10814 | 10814 · IC 6 10101 | 10101 · IR 95 1720 | 1720 · EV EV6 26218 | 26218 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h26 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
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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 5 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€96) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€96) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from $39 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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
Popular train stations from Zurich to 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
ParkingDiningATMWCHotelBike ParkingMore options for your journey from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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