How to travel from Montreux to Lausanne, Switzerland

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

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montreux to Lausanne 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 LausanneMontreux if you're planning a return trip.

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train
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Train

Take the train to Lausanne.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 29($29)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lausanne gare.

  • Duration58min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 5($5)
Operated by

Swiss PostAuto

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Lausanne-Ouchy.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CHF 30($30)
Operated by

Cgn Sa

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lausanne.

  • Duration24min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 130($130)
Operated by

Taxi Services Sarl

+ 5 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Lausanne.

  • Duration24min
  • Distance28km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montreux and Lausanne

There are several options for getting from Montreux to Lausanne 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 58min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 130 ($130).

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

It takes around 32min to get from Montreux and Lausanne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montreux to Lausanne is to take a taxi which takes around 24min and will set you back approx CHF 130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Montreux and Lausanne, 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 Montreux and Lausanne. It typically takes around 32min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montreux and Lausanne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 32min.

Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Montreux and Lausanne. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 32min, 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 Montreux and Lausanne. It typically takes around 58min and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montreux and Lausanne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 58min.

Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Montreux and Lausanne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 58min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Montreux and Lausanne. The ferry typically takes around 1h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

Cgn Sa run the ferry services between Montreux and Lausanne. Ferries run 4 times a day and take around 1h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montreux to Lausanne. We recommend that you take the train to Lausanne. instead which will take 32min.

The closest major airport to Lausanne is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Lausanne. 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 Montreux and Lausanne. The distance is around 28km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 24min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montreux to Lausanne is to take the train which takes, on average, 32min and will usually cost around CHF 29 ($29).

How do I get from Montreux to Lausanne

Compare travel optionsbetween Montreux and Lausanne

Transport options from Montreux to Lausanne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
32min
CHF 29($29)
every 15 mins24km (15 miles)
Bus
58min
CHF 5($5)
once daily28km (17 miles)
Ferry
1h 5m
CHF 30($30)
4 times a day25km (16 miles)
Taxi
24min
CHF 130($130)
on demand28km (18 miles)
Drive
24min
CHF 4($4)
on demand28km (18 miles)

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Airports near Lausanne

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

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Lausanne
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Lausanne
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (153 miles) from Lausanne