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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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Renens to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 3m sooner (31m by train vs 34m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Renens to Montreux trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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R 2 24223 | 24223 | 8:16 AM Renens VD | 0h42 | 8:58 AM Montreux station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18461 | 18461 | 8:24 AM Renens VD | 0h27 | 8:51 AM Montreux station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 | 8:38 AM Renens VD | 0h31 | 9:09 AM Montreux station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1 24125 | 24125 | 8:46 AM Renens VD | 0h41 | 9:27 AM Montreux station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18409 | 18409 | 8:54 AM Renens VD | 0h27 | 9:21 AM Montreux station | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Renens to Montreux run on average 16 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:55 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.
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 Renens 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 Renens to Montreux trains use the Renens VD to Montreux station pair, with some services arriving at Clarens. Use this guide to compare Renens and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Renens VD 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 de la Gare, Le Milan
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Renens VD. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Renens VD. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Renens VD: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Renens VD: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Renens VD: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel des Inventions, Discovery Hotel, Hotel Union.
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.
Clarens is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Clarens has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Clarens.
ATMs are available at Clarens.
Available at Clarens: WC.
Available at Clarens: Bike Parking.
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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