The distance between Zermatt and Montreux is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Zermatt 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 → Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Montreux by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 100 ($100) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Zermatt and Montreux is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Zermatt and Montreux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zermatt to Montreux is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx CHF 100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Zermatt and Montreux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zermatt and Montreux. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zermatt to Montreux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Zermatt 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 Zermatt and Montreux. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Montreux. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zermatt 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 Zermatt and Montreux. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zermatt to Montreux is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 20m | CHF 100($100) | hourly | 146km (91 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | CHF 20($20) | on demand | 147km (91 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montreux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.