Stazione ferroviaria di Chamonix

Getting to Chamonix

Station / Airport guide

The main train station in the French town of Chamonix is located in the city center. The station is called Chamonix Mont Blanc and it is serviced by the national railway company of France, SNCF. From the Chamonix railway station, travelers can take the train to reach the Mer de Glace (the “Sea of Glass,” France’s largest glacier and one of the most popular attractions in Chamonix).

Chamonix can be reached by train from Paris, with a change of trains in Bellegarde or Annecy and St Germain des Bains. The total journey time is about 4 hours, depending on the connection time.

Trains operating in and from this station:
Regional trains
Services:
SNCF rail agents, Assistance for disabled persons, Lost and found, Tourist Office, Toilets, Luggage storage.

Transportation and connections

Local trains & subway: None.
Buses: A Bus line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 21 and 25 has connection to city centre & other cities.
Taxis: Taxi available outside station.
Airport: AlpyBus and SAT runs regular coach buses between Geneva Airport and Chamonix.