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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $82, while a bus costs an average of $111.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $111.
A train is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $621.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Flight takes on average 10h 17m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 30m 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.
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 1 716 | 716 · IR 90 1821 | 182111:32 AM2h37Zurich HB2:09 PMMontreux station$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 1 716 | 716 · IR 90 1821 | 182111:32 AM2h37Zurich HB2:09 PMMontreux station$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 · R 7 24742 | 24742 · IR 95 1723 | 172312:02 PM2h34Zurich HB2:36 PMMontreux station$921One-way3 transfers
Other options
- IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 90 1819 | 181910:32 AM2h37Zurich HB1:09 PMMontreux station$721One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 718 | 718 · IR 90 1823 | 182312:32 PM2h37Zurich HB3:09 PMMontreux station$721One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 90 1819 | 181910:15 AM2h54Zürich Oerlikon1:09 PMMontreux station$721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Montreux:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $111.
A train is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $621.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Flight takes on average 10h 17m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- 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 SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Montreux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Montreux by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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