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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 $65, and a bus costs an average of $103.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m 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 Zurich to Montreux:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Montreux
How to get from Zurich to Montreux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Montreux is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1 736 | 736 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1743 | 17439:15 PM3h23Zürich Oerlikon12:38 AMMontreux station$641One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
IC 1 736 | 736 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1743 | 17439:15 PM3h23Zürich Oerlikon12:38 AMMontreux station$641One-way3 transfers
Fastest
IC 8 832 | 832 · IR 15 2536 | 2536 · R 7 24780 | 24780 · IR 95 1739 | 17398:02 PM2h34Zurich HB10:36 PMMontreux station$661One-way3 transfers
Other options
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 8 834 | 834 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 · R 7 24784 | 247848:48 PM2h48Zürich Oerlikon11:36 PMMontreux station$661One-way4 transfers
IC 8 834 | 834 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 · R 7 24784 | 24784 · IR 95 1741 | 17419:02 PM2h34Zurich HB11:36 PMMontreux station$661One-way3 transfers
IC 1 734 | 734 · IR 90 1839 | 18398:32 PM2h37Zurich HB11:09 PMMontreux station$661One-way1 transfer
BA731 · BA76210:30 AM7h50Zurich Airport6:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5901One-way1 transfer
BA741 · BA7627:15 AM11h05Zurich Airport6:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5901One-way1 transfer
BA8766+
BA7642:55 PM8h10Zurich Airport11:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$6121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Montreux:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Montreux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Montreux station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Montreux by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Montreux by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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