The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Montreux
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Montreux will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Montreux without transferring at least once.
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · RE 33 18469 | 184699:48 AM3h03Zürich Oerlikon12:51 PMMontreux station€561One-way2 transfers
IC 5 516 | 516 · RE 33 18469 | 1846910:04 AM2h47Zurich HB12:51 PMMontreux station€561One-way1 transfer
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · RE 33 18471 | 1847110:48 AM3h03Zürich Oerlikon1:51 PMMontreux station€561One-way2 transfers
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 · R 7 24736 | 2473610:48 AM2h48Zürich Oerlikon1:36 PMMontreux station€601One-way4 transfers
IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 · R 7 24736 | 24736 · IR 95 1721 | 172111:02 AM2h34Zurich HB1:36 PMMontreux station€601One-way3 transfers
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 17158:02 AM2h34Zurich HB10:36 AMMontreux station€691One-way3 transfers
IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 · IR 95 1719 | 171910:02 AM2h34Zurich HB12:36 PMMontreux station€641One-way3 transfers
IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 17179:02 AM2h34Zurich HB11:36 AMMontreux station€831One-way3 transfers
IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 · R 7 24736 | 24736 · IR 95 1721 | 172111:02 AM2h34Zurich HB1:36 PMMontreux station€601One-way3 transfers
IC 5 516 | 516 · RE 33 18469 | 1846910:04 AM2h47Zurich HB12:51 PMMontreux station€561One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €53, and a bus costs an average of €83.
Distance: 162 km
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€70 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Montreux train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Montreux trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 716 | 716 · RE 33 18419 | 18419 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h48 | 2:20 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 · R 7 24742 | 24742 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 2:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 · RE 33 18473 | 18473 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 2:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 · R 7 24742 | 24742 · IR 95 1723 | 1723 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 2:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · RE 33 18473 | 18473 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 2:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 3:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 3:21 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 3:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 · R 7 24746 | 24746 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 3:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 · RE 33 18475 | 18475 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 3:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 · R 7 24746 | 24746 · IR 95 1725 | 1725 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 3:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 522 | 522 · RE 33 18475 | 18475 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 3:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · RE 33 18423 | 18423 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 4:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 · RE 33 18423 | 18423 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 4:21 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · RE 33 18423 | 18423 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 4:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 · RE 33 18477 | 18477 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 4:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 · R 7 24752 | 24752 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 4:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 · R 7 24752 | 24752 · IR 95 1727 | 1727 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 4:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · RE 33 18477 | 18477 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 4:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · RE 33 18425 | 18425 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 5:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 · RE 33 18425 | 18425 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 5:21 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · RE 33 18425 | 18425 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 5:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 · RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 5:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 · R 7 24756 | 24756 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 5:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 · R 7 24756 | 24756 · IR 95 1729 | 1729 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 5:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 5:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · RE 33 18427 | 18427 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 6:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 · RE 33 18427 | 18427 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 6:21 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · RE 33 18427 | 18427 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 6:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 · R 7 24762 | 24762 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 6:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 · RE 33 18481 | 18481 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 6:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 · R 7 24762 | 24762 · IR 95 1731 | 1731 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 6:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · RE 33 18481 | 18481 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 6:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · RE 33 18429 | 18429 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 7:20 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 · RE 33 18429 | 18429 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h04 | 7:20 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · RE 33 18429 | 18429 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h48 | 7:20 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 · RE 33 18483 | 18483 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 7:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 · R 7 24766 | 24766 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 7:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 · R 7 24766 | 24766 · IR 95 1733 | 1733 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 7:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 530 | 530 · RE 33 18483 | 18483 | 5:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 7:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 · R 7 24722 | 24722 · IR 95 1715 | 1715 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 10:36 AM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · RE 33 18465 | 18465 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 10:51 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 11:21 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 11:21 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 11:21 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 11:36 AM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 · RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 11:51 AM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 · R 7 24726 | 24726 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 11:36 AM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 11:51 AM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 12:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 12:21 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 12:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 12:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · RE 33 18469 | 18469 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 12:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 · R 7 24732 | 24732 · IR 95 1719 | 1719 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 12:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · RE 33 18469 | 18469 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h47 | 12:51 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 1:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 1:21 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h49 | 1:21 PM Montreux station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h03 | 1:51 PM Montreux station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 · R 7 24736 | 24736 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 1:36 PM Montreux station | 4 transfers | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 · R 7 24736 | 24736 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 1:36 PM Montreux station | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Montreux
Trains from Zurich to Montreux run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Montreux trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Montreux from €53. 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 Zurich to Montreux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Montreux
Most Zurich to Montreux trains use the Zürich HB to Montreux station pair, with some services arriving at Glion-Alpes. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Montreux leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Montreux station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Montreux from Montreux city centre
Montreux train station facilities and services
Montreux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zurcher, La Rouvenaz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Montreux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Montreux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montreux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Montreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Eurotel Montreux, Hotel Eden Palace au Lac.
Getting to Glion-Alpes from Montreux city centre
Glion-Alpes train station facilities and services
Glion-Alpes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glion-Alpes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Glion-Alpes.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glion-Alpes: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glion-Alpes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Belmont-sur-Montreux from Montreux city centre
Belmont-sur-Montreux is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Belmont-sur-Montreux train station facilities and services
Belmont-sur-Montreux has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Belmont-sur-Montreux.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Belmont-sur-Montreux.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Belmont-sur-Montreux: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Belmont-sur-Montreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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