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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 20
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€31
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 20
10
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Montreux will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Montreux without transferring at least once.
IR 15 2506 | 2506 · R 7 24710 | 24710 · IR 95 1709 | 1709
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · R 7 24718 | 24718 · IR 95 1713 | 1713
IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714 · IR 95 1711 | 1711
IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 1715
RE 2 3810 | 3810 · S 40 24618 | 24618 · IR 90 1813 | 1813
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · R 7 24718 | 24718 · IR 95 1713 | 1713
IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714 · IR 95 1711 | 1711
IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 1715
IR 15 2506 | 2506 · R 7 24710 | 24710 · IR 95 1709 | 1709
IC 1 706 | 706 · R 1 24125 | 24125Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 3m 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 Bern to Montreux trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 15 2506 | 2506 · R 7 24710 | 24710 · IR 95 1709 | 1709 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 7:36 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · R 1 24121 | 24121 | 6:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h49 | 8:23 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714 · IR 95 1711 | 1711 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 8:36 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 2 3808 | 3808 · S 40 24614 | 24614 · IR 90 1811 | 1811 | 7:09 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h00 | 9:09 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · R 1 24125 | 24125 | 7:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h49 | 9:23 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · R 7 24718 | 24718 · IR 95 1713 | 1713 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 9:36 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 2 3810 | 3810 · S 40 24618 | 24618 · IR 90 1813 | 1813 | 8:09 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h00 | 10:09 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · R 1 24131 | 24131 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h49 | 10:23 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 1715 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 10:36 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 2 3812 | 3812 · S 40 24622 | 24622 · IR 90 1815 | 1815 | 9:09 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h00 | 11:09 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bern to Montreux run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 43 miles (70 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 43 miles (70 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Montreux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montreux trip today.
Immersive museum inside Chillon Castle exploring the fort’s history, archaeology, and life on Lake Geneva in a spectacular setting.
Exhibition space preserving Queen’s original Mountain Studios, with memorabilia and recording history linked to the band’s Montreux years.
Contemporary art museum in nearby Vevey, known for major photography and visual art exhibitions in a striking lakeside setting.
Flower-lined lakeside promenade stretching through Montreux. Ideal for walking, public art, mountain views, and easy access to major sights.
Terraced vineyard landscape between Montreux and Lausanne, UNESCO-listed for scenery, wine culture, and panoramic walking routes.
Popular panoramic summit reached by cog railway from Montreux. It offers hiking, alpine meadows, and one of the best regional lookouts.
Classic Vaud and Alpine dish of melted cheese with bread, often made with Gruyère and Vacherin. It is a social staple in French-speaking Switzerland.
Thin potatoes baked with cream, garlic, and cheese from nearby canton Vaud. It is a comforting regional side or main dish in the Montreux area.
Lake Geneva perch fillets, usually lightly pan-fried and served with fries. It is one of the best-known local fish dishes around Montreux and Vevey.
Refined lakeside fine dining at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic traditional brasserie in central Montreux, known for Swiss classics, local wines, and a lively Belle Époque atmosphere.
Elegant yet relaxed dining inside Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, with brasserie dishes, cocktails, and a strong terrace setting by the lake.
Montreux is costly even by European standards; hotels, dining, and local transport are usually pricier than in nearby French or Italian lake cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Montreux Railway Station -> Montreux Place du Marché, Montreux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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.

Most Bern to Montreux trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Montreux station pair, with some services arriving at Les Avants. Use this guide to compare Bern and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Montreux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zurcher, La Rouvenaz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montreux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montreux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montreux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Eurotel Montreux, Hotel Eden Palace au Lac.
Les Avants is 3 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Avants has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and WC.
Available at Les Avants: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Avants.
La Perche is 4 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
La Perche has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink options are available at La Perche.
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