- Must visit
Chillon Castle Museum
Immersive museum inside Chillon Castle exploring the fort’s history, archaeology, and life on Lake Geneva in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 22
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 22
€20
Fastest journey on Sep 22
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
3 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 22
10
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Montreux will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Tue, Sep 22, we found 10 buses from Lyon to Montreux, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 22 the direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Montreux:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Montreux costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €84. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 2h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Montreux buses for today, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h15 | 2:15 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h20 | 6:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
85001 · 51822 | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h45 | 11:45 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
4767 · 50826 | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h25 | 10:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h40 | 12:40 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h40 | 4:45 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h50 | 8:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h30 | 9:10 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h20 | 12:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Montreux run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Montreux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montreux trip today.
Immersive museum inside Chillon Castle exploring the fort’s history, archaeology, and life on Lake Geneva in a spectacular setting.
Exhibition space preserving Queen’s original Mountain Studios, with memorabilia and recording history linked to the band’s Montreux years.
Contemporary art museum in nearby Vevey, known for major photography and visual art exhibitions in a striking lakeside setting.
Flower-lined lakeside promenade stretching through Montreux. Ideal for walking, public art, mountain views, and easy access to major sights.
Terraced vineyard landscape between Montreux and Lausanne, UNESCO-listed for scenery, wine culture, and panoramic walking routes.
Popular panoramic summit reached by cog railway from Montreux. It offers hiking, alpine meadows, and one of the best regional lookouts.
Classic Vaud and Alpine dish of melted cheese with bread, often made with Gruyère and Vacherin. It is a social staple in French-speaking Switzerland.
Thin potatoes baked with cream, garlic, and cheese from nearby canton Vaud. It is a comforting regional side or main dish in the Montreux area.
Lake Geneva perch fillets, usually lightly pan-fried and served with fries. It is one of the best-known local fish dishes around Montreux and Vevey.
Refined lakeside fine dining at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic traditional brasserie in central Montreux, known for Swiss classics, local wines, and a lively Belle Époque atmosphere.
Elegant yet relaxed dining inside Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, with brasserie dishes, cocktails, and a strong terrace setting by the lake.
Montreux is costly even by European standards; hotels, dining, and local transport are usually pricier than in nearby French or Italian lake cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Montreux by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montreux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Montreux buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Montreux bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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