- 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
$124
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Montreux will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
Of the 2 trains that leave Strasbourg for Montreux on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 24 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 2 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Montreux:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Montreux costing on average $145 (€118).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $145 (€118) compared to roughly $124 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.76 (€-17.01). The journey takes 8h 2m versus 3h 35m 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 Strasbourg to Montreux trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
96233+ 9219+ IC 1 736 | 736 · S 41 24586 | 24586 | 5:51 PM Strasbourg station | 7h12 | 1:03 AM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
96233+ 9219+ IC 5 540 | 540 · RE N9 18495 | 18495 | 5:51 PM Strasbourg station | 7h28 | 1:19 AM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Strasbourg to Montreux run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€101) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 17:57. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 8h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€101) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 5:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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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Melted raclette cheese traditionally scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. It is one of the most iconic Alpine dishes eaten throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
A traditional Vaud specialty of leeks and potatoes stewed into a soft mash, usually served with smoked sausage. It is one of the canton’s signature comfort dishes.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant above Montreux known for elegant seasonal cuisine, polished service, and a refined setting.
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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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