- Must visit
Chaplin's World
Popular museum site in nearby Corsier-sur-Vevey combining Charlie Chaplin’s manor, studio exhibits, and cinematic displays; one of the area’s biggest draws.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
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 $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 3 trains that leave Basel for Montreux on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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 Basel to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 11m 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 Basel to Montreux trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · RE 33 18465 | 18465 | 8:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 10:51 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 8:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 11:21 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h58 | 11:51 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 11:36 AM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 · RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 9:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 11:51 AM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 51 1616 | 1616 · RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 9:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 12:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 · IR 95 1719 | 1719 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 12:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 · RE 33 18469 | 18469 | 10:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 12:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1618 | 1618 · RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 10:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 1:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 · R 7 24736 | 24736 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 1:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 · RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 11:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 1:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1620 | 1620 · RE 33 18419 | 18419 | 11:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h48 | 2:20 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 · R 7 24742 | 24742 · IR 95 1723 | 1723 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 2:35 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1866 | 1866 · IC 5 520 | 520 · RE 33 18473 | 18473 | 12:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 2:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1622 | 1622 · RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 3:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 · R 7 24746 | 24746 · IR 95 1725 | 1725 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 3:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1868 | 1868 · IC 5 522 | 522 · RE 33 18475 | 18475 | 1:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 3:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1624 | 1624 · RE 33 18423 | 18423 | 1:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 4:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | 279 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 · R 7 24752 | 24752 · IR 95 1727 | 1727 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 4:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1870 | 1870 · IC 5 524 | 524 · RE 33 18477 | 18477 | 2:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 4:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1626 | 1626 · RE 33 18425 | 18425 | 2:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 5:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 · R 7 24756 | 24756 · IR 95 1729 | 1729 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 5:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1872 | 1872 · IC 5 526 | 526 · RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 3:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 5:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1628 | 1628 · RE 33 18427 | 18427 | 3:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 6:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 · R 7 24762 | 24762 · IR 95 1731 | 1731 | 3:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 6:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1874 | 1874 · IC 5 528 | 528 · RE 33 18481 | 18481 | 4:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 6:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1630 | 1630 · RE 33 18429 | 18429 | 4:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h48 | 7:20 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 · R 7 24766 | 24766 · IR 95 1733 | 1733 | 4:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 7:35 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1876 | 1876 · IC 5 530 | 530 · RE 33 18483 | 18483 | 5:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 7:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
EC 30467 | 30467 · IC 1 728 | 728 · R 1 24179 | 24179 | 5:22 PM Basel SBB | 3h01 | 8:23 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1632 | 1632 · IR 95 1735 | 1735 | 5:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 8:36 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 · R 7 24772 | 24772 · IR 95 1735 | 1735 | 5:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 8:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IR 56 1878 | 1878 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1835 | 1835 | 6:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 9:08 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 633 | 633 · IC 1 730 | 730 · R 1 24183 | 24183 | 6:22 PM Basel SBB | 3h09 | 9:31 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1634 | 1634 · IR 95 1737 | 1737 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 9:36 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 · R 7 24776 | 24776 · IR 95 1737 | 1737 | 6:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h43 | 9:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Basel to Montreux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Discover the best of Montreux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montreux trip today.
Popular museum site in nearby Corsier-sur-Vevey combining Charlie Chaplin’s manor, studio exhibits, and cinematic displays; one of the area’s biggest draws.
Small free exhibition inside Casino Barrière Montreux, dedicated to Queen’s recording sessions at Mountain Studios and the band’s Montreux legacy.
UNESCO-listed modernist lakeside house by Le Corbusier in nearby Corseaux, significant for architecture and design enthusiasts visiting the Riviera.
The town’s signature walking area lined with flowers, sculptures, lake views, and mountain scenery; ideal for a classic Montreux stroll.
High alpine viewpoint above Montreux with dramatic panoramas over Lake Geneva, reached by scenic cogwheel railway and widely shared online.
Montreux old town with narrow lanes, historic buildings, and elevated viewpoints, offering a more traditional atmosphere above the lake.
Classic Swiss cheese fondue made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois. Popular across Romandy and a must-try in Montreux, especially in cooler months.
Melted Alpine cheese traditionally scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. A signature dish of nearby Valais and widely enjoyed around Lake Geneva.
Traditional dish from the Canton of Vaud made with leeks and potatoes, usually served with saucisse aux choux. It is one of the region’s best-known local specialties.
Well-known lakeside restaurant serving Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes in an elegant setting. Popular for generous mezze and scenic views.
Established brasserie-style venue in Montreux known for Swiss classics, meat dishes, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Long-running central Montreux restaurant and hotel dining room known for Italian cuisine, seafood, and a dependable, polished atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and restaurants. Supermarkets and bakeries help reduce daily costs.
Service is included in prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares.
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