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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
€79
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€105
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 39 m
Trains on Sep 20
4
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stresa to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stresa to Montreux will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.
It's difficult to get from Stresa to Montreux without transferring at least once.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stresa to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €62, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 2h 57m by car). Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €41 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.
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 Stresa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:11 AM Stresa | 2h16 | 11:27 AM Montreux | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:11 PM Stresa | 2h16 | 4:27 PM Montreux | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:37 PM Stresa | 2h50 | 8:27 PM Montreux | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:37 PM Stresa | 3h13 | 10:50 PM Montreux | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stresa to Montreux run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 7:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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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 Stresa 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 Stresa to Montreux trains use the Stresa to Montreux, Gare station pair. Use this guide to compare Stresa and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stresa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante LaStresa, Osteria Mercato
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stresa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stresa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stresa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stresa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stresa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Hotel La Palma, Regina Palace Hotel.
Montreux, Gare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Montreux, Gare.
Wi-Fi is available at Montreux, Gare. ATMs are available at Montreux, Gare.
Available at Montreux, Gare: Parking, WC.
Available at Montreux, Gare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux, Gare.
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