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Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix by train
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Cheapest Price CA$13.65
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30 days in advance CA$7.80
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7 days in advance CA$8.45
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First train07:05
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Last train22:56
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey29m
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Distance13 kilometres
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Trains per day29
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Avg. journey time38m
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Train operators
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix take around 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 13 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is scheduled to depart at around 07:20. The last departure is usually at around 22:56 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at around 07:05, with the last train leaving at around 22:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 29 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$13.65.
We think any time is a great time to visit Chamonix, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Chamonix.
Is there a direct train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix?
Yes, there is a direct train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix.
How long does it take to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix?
The Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix train travel takes about 29 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Chamonix leaving Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at around 07:20 and the last train leaving at around 22:56 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at around 07:05, with the final departure at 22:06.
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Mont-Blanc Express
The Mont-Blanc Express is a local train service which runs from St-Gervais-les-Bains up the Arve Valley to the resort of Chamonix. It then continues north-east through spectacular mountain scenery, crossing the Swiss border and dropping down steeply to Martigny in the Rhône Valley. This narrow-gauge mountain railway connects with the main French rail network in St-Gervais. In Martigny, there are good connections onto the Swiss rail network.
The journey from St-Gervais-les-Bains to Chamonix is just the first part of a longer cross-border adventure. The best of the scenery is in the latter part of the journey (ie. beyond Chamonix).
There is no real advantage to booking your ticket from St-Gervais to Chamonix a long time in advance. As with other journeys which rely on the Mont-Blanc Express, there is a fixed tariff and fares don’t increase as you get closer to the date of travel. These trains are second-class only and there are no seat reservations on this route.
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.