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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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$48 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Montreux by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Montreux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Montreux:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Montreux costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Montreux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Montreux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Montreux by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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