How to travel from Montreux to Zurich

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Compare train 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 prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a bus costs an average of €48.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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€64

Average price

Cheapest

€107

Average price

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

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3h 7m

Average total duration

2h 37m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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from Montreux to Zurich

How to get from Montreux to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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

SBBRE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 517
09:08AM2h48
Montreux station
11:56AMZurich HB
$901One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 81 815 | 815
09:23AM2h35
Montreux station
11:58AMZurich HB
$891One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 81 815 | 815
09:23AM2h35
Montreux station
11:58AMZurich HB
$891One-way
3 transfers

Other options

SBBIR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 713
08:49AM2h39
Montreux station
11:28AMZurich HB
$911One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 713
08:49AM2h53
Montreux station
11:42AMZürich Oerlikon
$911One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 81 815 | 815
09:23AM2h47
Montreux station
12:10PMZürich Oerlikon
$891One-way
4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Montreux to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Montreux to Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Montreux and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Montreux to Zurich is a train with an average price of $31 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Zurich:

A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Zurich costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Montreux to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 10m.

The distance from Montreux to Zurich is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Montreux to Zurich is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montreux to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montreux to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montreux to Zurich:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Montreux to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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