How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Montreux

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $167.

Distance: 267 miles (430 km)

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Flight

$103

Average price

$48

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Cheapest

$269

Average price

6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

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30m

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7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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5h 45m

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2h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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KLM

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from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520 · RE 18473
08:50AM6h01
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
02:51PMMontreux station
$1241One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05PM14h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
07:50AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$711One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1216
12:00PM1h10
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:10PMGeneva International Airport
$5331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 277 · IC 1622 · RE 18421
08:50AM6h31
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
03:21PMMontreux station
$1241One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 151 · IR 1864 · IC 518 · RE 18471
08:02AM5h49
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:51PMMontreux station
$1611One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 151 · IC 1620 · RE 18419
08:02AM6h18
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
02:20PMMontreux station
$1611One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM21h20
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
04:25PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$721One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1842+SBBIR 90 1823 | 1823+Air France HopAF1019
07:05AM8h04
Frankfurt am Main Airport
03:09PMMontreux station
$3161One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF1342+Air France HopAF1619
12:00PM5h20
Frankfurt am Main Airport
05:20PMGeneva International Airport
$2801One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1442+Air France HopAF1519
09:40AM4h30
Frankfurt am Main Airport
02:10PMGeneva International Airport
$2801One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux

Travel to Montreux easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Montreux including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $134 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux costing on average $167 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Montreux take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 49m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux is approximately 267 miles (430 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Montreux as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Montreux station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Montreux by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Montreux by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Montreux by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Montreux often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Milan, Interlaken, Lausanne, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montreux and these popular destinations at a great price.

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