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Compare train, flight, and bus for Montreux to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreux to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 €71, while a flight costs an average of €546.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €546 Average price | €89 Average price | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 14m Average total duration 16h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Montreux to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Zurich:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Zurich costing on average €89.
A train is €476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montreux to Zurich costing on average €546.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 33m 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 Montreux to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montreux to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:08 AM 3h02 Montreux 9:10 AM Zurich €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:08 AM 3h02 Montreux 9:10 AM Zurich €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:23 AM 2h35 Montreux 9:58 AM Zurich €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:08 AM 2h48 Montreux 10:56 AM Zurich €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:23 PM 2h43 Montreux 12:06 AM Zurich €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:23 AM 2h35 Montreux 10:58 AM Zurich €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Zurich:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Zurich costing on average €89.
A train is €476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montreux to Zurich costing on average €546.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montreux and Zurich as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montreux station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
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