The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Montreux
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Montreux will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 4 trains that leave Basel for Montreux on Wed, Dec 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 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.








Live departures
Basel to Montreux train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Montreux trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:03 AM Basel | 2h47 | 9:50 AM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 AM Basel | 2h41 | 10:09 AM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 PM Basel | 3h10 | 10:38 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Montreux
Trains from Basel to Montreux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: SBB from Basel to Montreux trainsSBB trains will get you between Basel and Montreux from $55 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Montreux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Montreux by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montreux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Montreux
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Avenue des Alpes.
- Restaurant Zurcher
- La Rouvenaz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
- Eurotel Montreux
- Hotel Eden Palace au Lac
- Located in the main hall
- 122 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: CGN services on Lake Geneva
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