- Must visit
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
$146
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
12 h 52 m
Average duration
14 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
672 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Montreux will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
Of the 4 trains that leave Rome for Montreux on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 672 km distance in an average of 14 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 52 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 16 h 12 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 Rome to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $67, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$185 Average price | $157 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $373 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Montreux:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Montreux costing on average $157 (€129).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Montreux costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
The journey is about 22m faster (8h 38m by train vs 9h 0m by car) and roughly $188 (€154) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($185 (€151) vs $373 (€305)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rome 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 |
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![]() | 5:12 AM Rome | 14h15 | 7:27 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Rome | 12h52 | 9:27 AM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Rome | 12h52 | 10:27 AM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Rome | 16h12 | 3:27 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome to Montreux run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€83) but you can travel from only $53 (€44) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 417 miles (672 km) distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 417 miles (672 km) |
Average train duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 7m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Free exhibition inside the Casino Barrière showing Queen memorabilia and the original Mountain Studios control room where the band recorded.
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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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