Geneva to Chamonix by train
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Overview: trains from Geneva to Chamonix
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From Geneva to Chamonix by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Geneva to Chamonix by train. With 66 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Train ticket cost for journeys between Geneva and Chamonix
Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$70.00, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of US$28, and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to US$28.
How to find cheap train tickets
Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.
Geneva to Chamonix daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Chamonix on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 66 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
04:46: departure of first train Monday-Friday
21:42: departure of last train Monday-Friday
04:46: departure of first train on weekends
21:32: departure of last train on weekends
Every 7 minutes: frequency of train departures
Average train travel time from Geneva to Chamonix
The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 23 minutes, travelling a total distance of 65 kilometres.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Geneva and Chamonix?
You can secure tickets for travel between Geneva and Chamonix up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Making your Geneva to Chamonix travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Chamonix.
FAQs about the train journey from Geneva to Chamonix
Want to know more about your journey from Geneva to Chamonix? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey from Geneva to Chamonix covers 65 kilometres in total.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$70.00. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$28. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$28.
You can book your tickets 6 months in advance for this route.
The fastest jouney takes 2 hours and 23 minutes.
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- From Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Chamonix From US$18.00
- From La Roche-sur-Foron to Chamonix From US$12.50
- From Lyon to Chamonix From US$43.50
- From Vallorcine to Chamonix From US$8.50
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- From Chamonix to Les Houches From US$5.00
- From Chamonix to Turin From US$102.40
- From Chamonix to Milan From US$77.60
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