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Compare train and bus for Basel to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $73, while a bus costs an average of $109.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 15m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Montreux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montreux:
A train is $37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Montreux costing on average $109.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 15m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 11m 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.
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How to get from Basel to Montreux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Montreux is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:32 AM 2h49 Basel 10:21 AM Montreux $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:32 AM 2h49 Basel 10:21 AM Montreux $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:58 AM 2h38 Basel 10:36 AM Montreux $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:02 AM 2h49 Basel 9:51 AM Montreux $63 1 One-way 0 transfers6:58 AM 2h38 Basel 9:36 AM Montreux $77 1 One-way 0 transfers6:04 AM 2h47 Basel 8:51 AM Montreux $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montreux:
A train is $37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Montreux costing on average $109.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Montreux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Montreux station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SBB to go to Montreux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montreux by bus.
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