- Must visit
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
€140
Average price
€179
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Montreux will cost around €179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €140.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salzburg for Montreux on Mon, Aug 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 8 h 55 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 Salzburg to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €342.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€156 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €527 Average price | €119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Montreux:
A bus is €94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Montreux costing on average €156.
A bus is €464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Montreux costing on average €527.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around €156 compared to roughly €119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.68. The journey takes 9h 21m versus 6h 44m 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 Salzburg to Montreux trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:56 AM Salzburg | 8h55 | 5:51 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Salzburg | 8h09 | 6:09 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Salzburg | 8h13 | 7:09 PM Montreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Montreux run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €93 but you can travel from only €52 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 303 miles (488 km) distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
Average train duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €93 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Montreux trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Montreux station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf 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 Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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.
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