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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€108
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€109
Fastest journey on Sep 12
3 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
3 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 12
17
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 €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €108.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · R 85 18950 | 189508:32 AM4h26Zurich HB12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1081One-way2 transfers- S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 247329:46 AM4h12Zurich Altstetten1:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1081One-way5 transfers
- IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 · R 85 18948 | 189488:02 AM3h56Zurich HB11:58 AMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way2 transfers
- S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · R 85 18952 | 189529:46 AM4h12Zurich Altstetten1:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way3 transfers
- RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 17168:48 AM4h10Zürich Oerlikon12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way4 transfers
- IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 · R 85 18948 | 189488:02 AM3h56Zurich HB11:58 AMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way2 transfers
- IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 17179:02 AM3h56Zurich HB12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way4 transfers
- IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 85 18950 | 189509:02 AM3h56Zurich HB12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way3 transfers
- IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 17158:02 AM3h56Zurich HB11:58 AMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way4 transfers
- RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 17168:48 AM4h10Zürich Oerlikon12:58 PMLe Châtelard-Frontière€1091One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €256.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€105 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €256 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average €105.
A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average €256.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Live departures
Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 · R 85 18948 | 18948 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h56 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2 transfers | |
| IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 1715 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h56 | 11:58 AM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · R 85 18950 | 18950 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h43 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2 transfers | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · R 85 18950 | 18950 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h42 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| S 12 19228 | 19228 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 85 18950 | 18950 | 8:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h38 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · R 85 18950 | 18950 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h26 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2 transfers | |
| S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h12 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h12 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h10 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h10 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h56 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 4 transfers | |
| IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 85 18950 | 18950 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h56 | 12:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 95 1719 | 1719 · R 85 18952 | 18952 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h43 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 2 transfers | |
| S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · R 85 18952 | 18952 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h12 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 transfers | |
| S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h12 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h10 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 5 transfers | |
| RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 · R 85 18952 | 18952 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h10 | 1:58 PM Le Châtelard-Frontière | 3 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 9 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 but you can travel from only €37 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 5:44 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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 €37. 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
Most Zurich to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trains use the Zürich Oerlikon to Le Châtelard-Frontière station pair, with some services arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon 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 and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc city centre
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc train station facilities and services
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Calèche, Le Panier des 4 Saisons
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Morgane, Hotel Mont-Blanc, Alpina Eclectic Hotel.
Getting to Les Moussoux from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc city centre
Les Moussoux is 1 km from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Moussoux train station facilities and services
Les Moussoux has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Les Moussoux.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Les Moussoux.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Les Moussoux: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Les Moussoux: Bike Parking.
Getting to Chamonix Aiguille du Midi from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc city centre
Chamonix Aiguille du Midi train station facilities and services
Chamonix Aiguille du Midi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chamonix Aiguille du Midi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chamonix Aiguille du Midi: Parking.
Most popular train connections from Zurich
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