🇨🇭 Martigny

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Country 🇨🇭
Type Major
Coordinates 46.105834, 7.079122
Timezone Europe/Zurich
Connections 778
UIC Code 8501500

About Martigny

Martigny is a strategically important junction station at the elbow of the Rhône valley in Valais, where the main SBB line toward Brig meets the Mont-Blanc Express narrow-gauge route toward Chamonix and St-Gervais in France. The Martigny–Châtelard Railway's scenic track through the Trient gorge and over the Col de Montets makes it one of the most spectacular cross-border mountain rail experiences in the Alps, attracting walkers, cyclists, and skiers in every season. The town's Roman heritage, the Fondation Gianadda art museum, and its role as the departure point for the Grand Combin and Val de Bagnes valleys make Martigny one of the most rewarding intermediate stops on the Valais rail itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Martigny station is close to the town centre, and the main shopping street, the Roman amphitheatre ruins, and the Fondation Pierre Gianadda are all within a 15-minute walk. Local buses also serve the wider commune.
Self-service luggage lockers are available at Martigny station, payable by card or the SBB Mobile app. For larger items, it is advisable to confirm availability with SBB before your journey.
Martigny is an important junction station on the SBB Rhône Valley main line, with intercity trains to Lausanne, Geneva, and Brig. The Mont Blanc Express narrow-gauge line also departs from Martigny for Chamonix and Saint-Gervais in France, operated by TMR.
Yes — the Mont Blanc Express departs from a dedicated platform at Martigny and travels through dramatic scenery to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in France, crossing the border via the Vallorcine pass. The journey takes around two hours and is especially popular with hikers and skiers.
The Fondation Pierre Gianadda is one of Switzerland's most visited cultural institutions, hosting world-class art exhibitions, a Roman museum, and a sculpture park. Martigny also sits at the foot of the Great St Bernard Pass, where the famous rescue dogs have been bred for centuries.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27