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Paris to Chamonix by train
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Cheapest Price CA$31.85
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30 days in advance CA$143.65
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7 days in advance CA$215.15
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First train06:12
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Last train22:23
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey5hr 32m
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Distance473 kilometres
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Trains per day28
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Avg. journey time6hr 35m
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Train operators
Going from Paris to Chamonix by train
About to set off from Paris to Chamonix by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Cost of a train ticket between Paris and Chamonix
The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$31.85. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around CA$143, and a week out, fares can hit around CA$215 on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 12 months in advance.
What’s included in the price of a European train ticket
When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.
Train times for travel between Paris and Chamonix
If you are taking the train from Paris to Chamonix, you will have 28 trains each day (with a departure every 5 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:12. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:23. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:34, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 18:18.
Paris to Chamonix distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 473 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Booking Paris to Chamonix trains in advance
Booking your Paris to Chamonix tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 12 months before departure.
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Maximising your travels to Chamonix
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chamonix.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the distance from Paris to Chamonix by train?
The train route from Paris to Chamonix covers 473 kilometres.
How much does the train from Paris to Chamonix cost?
The minimum fare on this route is CA$31.85. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around CA$143. If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately CA$215.
When are tickets available for booking for travel from Paris to Chamonix by train?
You can purchase tickets for this journey 12 months ahead of the travel date.
How long does the train take from Paris to Chamonix?
The fastest journey by train is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Other journeys to Chamonix View all journeys to Chamonix
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From London to Chamonix From CA$613.60
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From Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix From CA$13.65
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From Annecy to Chamonix From CA$27.95
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From Bellegarde (Ain) to Chamonix From CA$39.65
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From La Roche-sur-Foron to Chamonix From CA$38.35
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From Lyon to Chamonix From CA$57.85
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From Vallorcine to Chamonix From CA$5.85
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From Martigny to Chamonix From CA$42.90
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From Geneva to Chamonix From CA$81.25
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From Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Chamonix From CA$52.65
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From Sallanches-Combloux-Megeve to Chamonix From CA$11.05
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From Geneva Airport to Chamonix From CA$230.75
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From Chamonix to Martigny From CA$93.60
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From Chamonix to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains From CA$7.15
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From Chamonix to Annecy From CA$53.95
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From Chamonix to Bellegarde (Ain) From CA$63.70
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From Chamonix to Vallorcine From CA$5.85
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From Chamonix to La Roche-sur-Foron From CA$24.05
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From Chamonix to Lyon From CA$75.40
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From Chamonix to Rome From CA$163.02
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From Chamonix to Les Houches From CA$7.80
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From Chamonix to Turin From CA$135.85
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From Chamonix to Geneva From CA$31.85
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From Chamonix to Milan From CA$117.00
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From Paris to London From CA$137.80
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From Paris to Frankfurt am Main From CA$30.55
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From Paris to Geneva From CA$16.25
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TGV and Mont-Blanc Express
It is very easy to travel by train from Paris to Chamonix. The fastest route is via St-Gervais-les-Bains, where you change from a main-line SNCF train onto a local train, called Mont-Blanc Express, running up the Arve Valley to Chamonix. On peak travel days during the ski season and at some other holiday periods, there are direct high-speed TGV trains from Paris to St-Gervais. On days when there is no direct TGV service, you'll change from a TGV onto a regional train for the last part of your journey to St-Gervais. The change of train adds little to the overall journey time.
On very busy days there’s also an occasional SNCF bus to Chamonix, giving a direct link from the main-line stations at Lyon-Part-Dieu or Bellegarde (Ain).
Paris to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Whether you take a direct train to St-Gervais-les-Bains, or one of the options with a change of train along the way, your journey will start at the Gare de Lyon in Paris. The TGV trains from Paris to St Gervais-les-Bains generally make four to six stops on their 572-km journey. Travel time is normally about five hours.
If there is no direct TGV from Paris to St-Gervais on your preferred travel date, don’t worry. You’ll still find plenty of alternative options with one change of train along the way, usually at Bellegarde (Ain) or at Annecy, from where you continue by TER train to St-Gervais.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix
Travellers arriving at St-Gervais-les-Bains on overnight or high-speed trains connect there for the mountain railway up to Chamonix. Grab a seat on the right-hand side of the red and white Mont-Blanc Express, for the best of the scenery is on the south side of the Arve Valley. On a clear day, you’ll have excellent views of the Mont Blanc massif.
The train makes six to ten stops on the journey from St-Gervais to Chamonix – a number of smaller halts on this line are request stops. There are two stations in Chamonix, and tickets from or via St-Gervais purchased from Loco2 can be used to either. The first stop is at Chamonix Aiguille du Midi station, and the second at Chamonix Mont-Blanc station. The latter is the larger of the two. Both stations are in the valley just a short walk from the town centre.