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How to travel from Zurich to Montreux

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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 €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €54, and a bus costs an average of €47.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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€70

Average price

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€76

Average price

3h 2m

Average total duration

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2h 32m

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3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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SBB

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from Zurich to Montreux

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

Our recommendation

train

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

SBBIC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717
09:02AM2h34
Zurich HB
11:36AMMontreux station
$761One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

SBBRE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726
08:48AM2h48
Zürich Oerlikon
11:36AMMontreux station
$751One-way
4 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717
09:02AM2h34
Zurich HB
11:36AMMontreux station
$761One-way
3 transfers

Other options

SBBIC 5 514 | 514 · RE 33 18467 | 18467
09:04AM2h47
Zurich HB
11:51AMMontreux station
$811One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 1 710 | 710 · IR 90 1815 | 1815
08:32AM2h37
Zurich HB
11:09AMMontreux station
$811One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 1 710 | 710 · IR 90 1815 | 1815
08:15AM2h54
Zürich Oerlikon
11:09AMMontreux station
$801One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Montreux

Travel to Montreux 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 Zurich to Montreux.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Montreux including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Montreux is a bus with an average price of $60 (€47).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Montreux costing on average $69 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Montreux is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Montreux take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 35m.

The distance from Zurich to Montreux is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Montreux is:
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Montreux:
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Montreux station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Montreux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Montreux by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Montreux by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Montreux:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Montreux often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Milan, Interlaken, Lausanne, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montreux and these popular destinations at a great price.

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