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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 $46. 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 $46, and a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$84 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Zurich:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Zurich costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Montreux to Zurich
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.
R 2 24218 | 24218 · RE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 5178:54 AM3h02Montreux station11:56 AMZurich HB$651One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
R 2 24218 | 24218 · RE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 5178:54 AM3h02Montreux station11:56 AMZurich HB$651One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 7 24743 | 24743 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 82112:24 PM2h34Montreux station2:58 PMZurich HB$941One-way3 transfers
Other options
R 2 24218 | 24218 · RE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 517 · RE 48 4920 | 49208:54 AM3h16Montreux station12:10 PMZürich Oerlikon$651One-way3 transfers
R 2 24226 | 24226 · RE 33 18462 | 18462 · IC 5 521 | 52110:54 AM3h02Montreux station1:56 PMZurich HB$661One-way2 transfers
R 2 24236 | 24236 · RE 33 18466 | 18466 · IC 5 525 | 52512:54 PM3h02Montreux station3:56 PMZurich HB$661One-way2 transfers
BA765 · BA7367:15 AM10h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:20 PMZurich Airport$6191One-way1 transfer
BA765 · BA7387:15 AM11h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg6:55 PMZurich Airport$6191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Zurich:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Zurich costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 21 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.
- 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 SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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