- Must visit
Queen Studio Experience
Free exhibition inside the Casino Barrière showing Queen memorabilia and the original Mountain Studios control room where the band recorded.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rivaz to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rivaz to Montreux will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Rivaz for Montreux on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct ferries cover the 11 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest ferries will take 50 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rivaz to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a ferry costs an average of $29.
Distance: 5 nautical miles (11 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rivaz to Montreux:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rivaz to Montreux costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Ferry takes on average 24m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator CGN | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Rivaz to Montreux ferries for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:40 AM Rivaz-st-saphorin (lac) | 0h50 | 12:30 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Rivaz to Montreux run on average 1 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 11:40, the last at 11:40. The fastest ferry covers the 5 nautical miles (11 km) distance in 50m.

Distance 5 nautical miles (11 km) |
Average sailing duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 50m |
First ferry 11:40 AM |
Last ferry 11:40 AM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving CHF 1-5 for good service is appreciated; 5-10% only for excellent service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rivaz to Montreux by ferry. 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 ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montreux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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