How to travel from Bern to Montreux, Switzerland

The distance between Bern and Montreux is around 89km (55 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 59min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bern to Montreux by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Fribourg/Freiburg

Take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg and then to Montreux.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 64($65)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lausanne Gare Routière then take the train to Montreux.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Montreux.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance89km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Montreux

There are several options for getting from Bern to Montreux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around CHF 32 ($32) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 12 ($12).

The distance between Bern and Montreux is around 89km (55 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Bern and Montreux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Montreux is to drive which takes around 59min and will set you back approx CHF 12 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Montreux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around CHF 32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Montreux. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Montreux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lausanne. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Swiss Railways, BLS AG and Service d'automobiles TPF run train services between Bern and Montreux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bern and Montreux. We recommend that you drive to Montreux. instead which will take 59min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Montreux. We recommend that you take the train to Lausanne and then to Montreux. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Montreux is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Montreux. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Montreux. The distance is around 89km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Montreux is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 82 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Montreux

Transport options from Bern to Montreux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Fribourg/Freiburg + 1 similar
1h 20m
CHF 64($65)
every 4 hours98km (61 miles)
Train1h 35m
CHF 82($83)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Bus and Train
2hrs
CHF 32($32)
once daily136km (85 miles)
Drive
59min
CHF 12($12)
on demand89km (55 miles)

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Airports near Montreux

The following major airports near Montreux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Montreux
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Montreux
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Montreux