How to travel from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux, Switzerland

The distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 56min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) 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.

👋 Also check out MontreuxGeneva International Airport (GVA) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montreux.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 59($60)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montreux.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 9($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Montreux.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance91km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux

There are several options for getting from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 9 ($9) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 12 ($12).

The distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux is to drive which takes around 56min and will set you back approx CHF 12 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genève Cornavin. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

SNCF run regular bus services between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Montreux from Geneva International Airport (GVA) is to drive which will take 56min and cost around CHF 12 ($12).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux. We recommend that you take the train to Montreux. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Montreux. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 59 ($60).

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Transport options from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Montreux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
CHF 59($60)
hourly90km (56 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
CHF 9($9)
every 30 mins106km (66 miles)
Drive
56min
CHF 12($12)
on demand91km (57 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