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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
$328
Average price
$328
Fastest journey
10 h 7 m
Average duration
10 h 13 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
677 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Montreux will cost around $328 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $328.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Montreux without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 3027 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IR 1731
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · RE 18427
IC 3027 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628
IC 3027 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628
IC 3027 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · RE 18427
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IR 1731Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 420 miles (677 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$223 Average price | $205 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Amsterdam to Montreux:
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Montreux costing on average $205 (€168).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Montreux costing on average $223 (€182).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 58m.
Bus takes on average 18h 14m.
Tickets start at around $223 (€182) compared to roughly $243 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 10h 58m versus 9h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Montreux trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IR 1731 | On time 8:16 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h19 | 6:35 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · RE 18427 | On time 8:16 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h15 | 6:31 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3027 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 | 8:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h11 | 6:35 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3027 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 | 8:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h07 | 6:31 PM Montreux station | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Montreux run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) but you can travel from only $70 (€58) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 420 miles (677 km) distance in 9h 29m.
Distance 420 miles (677 km) |
Average train duration 10h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 29m |
First train 4:58 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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.
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