How to travel from Zurich to Montreux, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and Montreux is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montreux Rte des Chataigniers.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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plane
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train
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Plane and Train

Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Montreux.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    CHF 230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Lausanne.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 140($145)

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Drive

Drive to Montreux.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance210km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Montreux

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Montreux by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 28 ($28).

The distance between Zurich and Montreux is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Zurich and Montreux by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Montreux is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 28 ($28).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Montreux. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Montreux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lausanne. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Swiss Railways and MOB run train services between Zurich and Montreux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Zurich and Montreux. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Montreux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montreux Rte des Chataigniers. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Zurich and Montreux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Montreux. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Montreux. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Zurich and Montreux. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Montreux is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Zurich to Montreux

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Montreux

Transport options from Zurich to Montreux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
4 times a week208km (129 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 35m
CHF 230($230)
every 30 mins332km (207 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
CHF 140($145)
hourly237km (148 miles)
Train via Spiez4h 30m
CHF 105($110)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
CHF 28($28)
on demand210km (130 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