The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Montreux
Cheapest price
€75
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Montreux will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
Of the 4 trains that leave Milan for Montreux on Sun, Jan 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EuroCity 46
EuroCity 40
EuroCity 42
EuroCity 144
EuroCity 40
EuroCity 42
EuroCity 144
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €67.
Distance: 206 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€76 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €206 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan to Montreux train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Montreux trains for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EuroCity 144 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 7:27 PM Montreux, gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 146 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 9:27 PM Montreux, gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
EuroCity 40 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 10:27 AM Montreux, gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 42 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 3:27 PM Montreux, gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Montreux
Trains from Milan to Montreux run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan to Montreux trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan and Montreux from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Montreux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Montreux by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montreux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Montreux, Train Station (Bus), located 0.2 miles (336 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Montreux
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Avenue des Alpes.
- Restaurant Zurcher
- La Rouvenaz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
- Eurotel Montreux
- Hotel Eden Palace au Lac
- Located in the main hall
- 122 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: CGN services on Lake Geneva
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