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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $577.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $577 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Munich to Montreux
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Montreux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Montreux:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Montreux costing on average $125 (€105).
A bus is $519 (€438) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Montreux costing on average $577 (€488).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
Tickets start at around $125 (€105) compared to roughly $112 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12 (-€10). The journey takes 7h 2m versus 5h 56m 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 Munich to Montreux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Montreux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:35 PM 7h10 Munich 1:45 AM Montreux $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 PM 7h10 Munich 1:45 AM Montreux $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 PM 7h10 Munich 1:45 AM Montreux $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:00 AM 8h40 Munich 4:40 PM Montreux $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:00 AM 8h40 Munich 3:40 PM Montreux $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:40 PM 8h00 Munich 3:40 AM Montreux $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Montreux:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Montreux costing on average $125 (€105).
A bus is $519 (€438) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Montreux costing on average $577 (€488).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Montreux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Montreux station.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Montreux by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montreux by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB to go to Montreux by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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