The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Montreux is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montreux → Lauterbrunnen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Visp and then to Montreux.
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There are several options for getting from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 31 ($31) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 20 ($20).
The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Montreux is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lauterbrunnen and Montreux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Lauterbrunnen and Montreux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lauterbrunnen and Montreux. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Interlaken Ost, Spiez and Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, Trenitalia EuroCity, BLS AG and MOB run train services between Lauterbrunnen and Montreux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lauterbrunnen and Montreux. We recommend that you drive to Montreux. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Montreux. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lauterbrunnen and Montreux. The distance is around 154km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around CHF 105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | CHF 105($105) | hourly | 196km (122 miles) |
Train via Zweisimmen | 3h 40m | CHF 31($31) | hourly | 120km (75 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | CHF 20($20) | on demand | 154km (95 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montreux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.