The cheapest and fastest trains from Montreux to Lausanne
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreux to Lausanne will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Montreux for Lausanne on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 23 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, ferry, and bus for Montreux to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreux to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a ferry costs an average of €32.
Distance: 23 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
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€16 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Montreux to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Montreux to Lausanne trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:08 AM Montreux | 0h20 | 6:28 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Montreux | 0h20 | 7:28 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Montreux | 0h20 | 9:28 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:28 AM Montreux | 0h27 | 11:55 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:23 PM Montreux | 0h23 | 5:46 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Montreux to Lausanne by train, ferry, or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Montreux to Lausanne
Trains from Montreux to Lausanne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 20m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Montreux to Lausanne trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Montreux and Lausanne from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Montreux to Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreux to Lausanne 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 Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Montreux, you have various train station options to start your route from including Montreux, Montreux, Vernex-Dessus and Montreux-Les Planches. When arriving in Lausanne, you can end your trip in train stations like Lausanne, Lausanne-Flon and Lausanne-Ouchy.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Montreux, which is located around 0.2 miles (334 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lausanne, located 0.4 miles (646 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Montreux to Lausanne
- 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
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
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