How to travel from Lausanne to Montreux, Switzerland

The distance between Lausanne and Montreux is around 24km (15 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lausanne to Montreux by train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontreuxLausanne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montreux.

  • Duration31min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 29($29)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Montreux gare.

  • Duration57min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 5($5)
Operated by

Swiss PostAuto

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Montreux.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 30($30)
Operated by

Cgn Sa

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Montreux.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 130($130)
Operated by

Taxi Services Sarl

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Montreux.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance28km (17 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lausanne and Montreux

There are several options for getting from Lausanne to Montreux by train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 5 ($5) and will take around 57min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 130 ($130).

The distance between Lausanne and Montreux is around 24km (15 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 24km (15 miles)

It takes around 31min to get from Lausanne and Montreux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lausanne to Montreux is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx CHF 130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and Montreux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and Montreux. It typically takes around 31min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lausanne and Montreux with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 31min.

Swiss Railways run train services between Lausanne and Montreux. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 31min, 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 Lausanne and Montreux. It typically takes around 57min and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lausanne and Montreux with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 57min.

Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Lausanne and Montreux. Buses run twice a week and take around 57min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lausanne and Montreux. The ferry typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.

Cgn Sa run the ferry services between Lausanne and Montreux. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lausanne to Montreux. We recommend that you take the train to Montreux. instead which will take 31min.

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 Lausanne and Montreux. The distance is around 28km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lausanne to Montreux is to take the train which takes, on average, 31min and will usually cost around CHF 29 ($29).

How do I get from Lausanne to Montreux

Compare travel optionsbetween Lausanne and Montreux

Transport options from Lausanne to Montreux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
31min
CHF 29($29)
every 15 mins24km (15 miles)
Bus
57min
CHF 5($5)
twice daily27km (17 miles)
Ferry
1h 30m
CHF 30($30)
twice daily25km (16 miles)
Taxi
23min
CHF 130($130)
on demand28km (17 miles)
Drive
23min
CHF 4($4)
on demand28km (17 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