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.
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 Montreux → Zurich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Montreux Rte des Chataigniers.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Montreux.
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Take the train to Lausanne.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 15m | 4 times a week | 208km (129 miles) | |
Plane and Train | 2h 35m | CHF 230($230) | every 30 mins | 332km (207 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | CHF 140($145) | hourly | 237km (148 miles) |
Train via Spiez | 4h 30m | CHF 105($110) | hourly | 248km (154 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | CHF 28($28) | on demand | 210km (130 miles) |
MOB
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Royal Jordanian
The following major airports near Montreux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.