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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 17
lei135
Average ticket price on Sep 17
lei135
Fastest journey on Sep 17
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
50 m
Ferries on Sep 17
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Saint-Saphorin to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Saphorin to Montreux will cost around lei135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei135.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 ferries from Saint-Saphorin to Montreux, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct ferries cover the 10 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 Thu, Sep 17 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 Saint-Saphorin to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei64, while a train costs an average of lei64.
Distance: 5 nautical miles (10 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
lei64 Average price Cheapest | lei15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| 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 Saint-Saphorin to Montreux ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. 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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The earliest ferry runs at 11:40, the last at 11:40.
Distance 5 nautical miles (10 km) |
First ferry 11:40 AM |
Last ferry 11:40 AM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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