How to travel from Montreux to Brig, Switzerland

The distance between Montreux and Brig is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Montreux to Brig by train 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

Take the train to Brig.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 79($80)
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Drive

Drive to Brig.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montreux and Brig

There are several options for getting from Montreux to Brig by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 79 ($80) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Montreux and Brig is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (52 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Montreux and Brig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montreux to Brig is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx CHF 79 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Montreux and Brig, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 79 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montreux and Brig. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montreux and Brig with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

Swiss Railways run train services between Montreux and Brig. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 Montreux and Brig. We recommend that you take the train to Brig. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montreux to Brig. We recommend that you take the train to Brig. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Brig is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Brig. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Montreux and Brig. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montreux to Brig is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around CHF 79 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montreux and Brig

Transport options from Montreux to Brig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
CHF 79($80)
every 30 mins121km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
CHF 16($16)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Brig

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Brig
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Brig
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Brig