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Queen Studio Experience
Interactive museum inside Queen's former Mountain Studios, with recording history, memorabilia and original studio spaces by the lake.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 15 Sept
67
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Montreux will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 67 trains from Geneva to Montreux, including 63 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
RE 33 18403 | 18403
IR 95 1707 | 1707
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 95 1705 | 1705
IR 90 1805 | 1805
RE 33 18457 | 18457
EC 41 | 41
EC 45 | 45
EC 47 | 47
EC 143 | 143
IR 90 1807 | 1807Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 64 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
The journey is about 14m faster (58m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly £33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£21 vs £55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Montreux trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18481 | 18481 | 17:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 18:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 | 18:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 19:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18429 | 18429 | 18:08 Geneva station | 1h12 | 19:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1733 | 1733 | 18:23 Geneva station | 1h13 | 19:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 47 | 47 | 18:27 Geneva station | 1h03 | 19:30 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18483 | 18483 | 18:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 19:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 | 19:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 20:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18431 | 18431 | 19:08 Geneva station | 1h12 | 20:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1735 | 1735 | 19:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 20:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18485 | 18485 | 19:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 20:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 | 20:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 21:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1737 | 1737 | 20:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 21:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · R 2 24285 | 24285 | 20:35 Geneva station | 1h26 | 22:01 Montreux station | 1 change | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 90 1837 | 1837 | 20:38 Geneva station | 1h31 | 22:09 Montreux station | 1 change | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 | 21:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 22:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 90 1839 | 1839 | 21:38 Geneva station | 1h31 | 23:09 Montreux station | 1 change | |
IR 95 1741 | 1741 | 22:19 Geneva station | 1h17 | 23:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 90 1841 | 1841 | 22:39 Geneva station | 1h32 | 0:11 Montreux station | 1 change | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 | 23:15 Geneva station | 1h19 | 0:34 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · R 1 24109 | 24109 | 0:27 Geneva station | 4h54 | 5:21 Montreux station | 1 change | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 95 1705 | 1705 | 4:04 Geneva station | 1h21 | 5:25 Montreux station | 1 change | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 | 4:40 Geneva station | 1h23 | 6:03 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18403 | 18403 | 5:06 Geneva station | 1h14 | 6:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1707 | 1707 | 5:23 Geneva station | 1h13 | 6:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 41 | 41 | 5:27 Geneva station | 1h03 | 6:30 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 | 5:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 6:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 | 6:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 7:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18405 | 18405 | 6:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 7:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1709 | 1709 | 6:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 7:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 | 6:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 7:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 | 7:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 8:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18407 | 18407 | 7:08 Geneva station | 1h12 | 8:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1711 | 1711 | 7:23 Geneva station | 1h13 | 8:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 143 | 143 | 7:27 Geneva station | 1h03 | 8:30 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18461 | 18461 | 7:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 8:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 | 8:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 9:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18409 | 18409 | 8:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 9:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1713 | 1713 | 8:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 9:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 | 8:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 9:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 | 9:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 10:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18411 | 18411 | 9:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 10:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1715 | 1715 | 9:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 10:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 | 9:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 10:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 | 10:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 11:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 10:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 11:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 10:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 11:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 10:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 11:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 | 11:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 12:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 11:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 12:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1719 | 1719 | 11:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 12:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 | 11:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 12:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 | 12:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 13:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 12:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 13:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1721 | 1721 | 12:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 13:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 12:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 13:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 | 13:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 14:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18419 | 18419 | 13:08 Geneva station | 1h12 | 14:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1723 | 1723 | 13:23 Geneva station | 1h13 | 14:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 45 | 45 | 13:27 Geneva station | 1h03 | 14:30 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18473 | 18473 | 13:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 14:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 | 14:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 15:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 14:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 15:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1725 | 1725 | 14:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 15:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18475 | 18475 | 14:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 15:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 | 15:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 16:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18423 | 18423 | 15:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 16:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1727 | 1727 | 15:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 16:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18477 | 18477 | 15:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 16:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 | 16:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 17:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18425 | 18425 | 16:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 17:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1729 | 1729 | 16:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 17:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 16:38 Geneva station | 1h13 | 17:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 1929 | 1929 | 16:49 Geneva station | 1h26 | 18:15 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 | 17:05 Geneva station | 1h04 | 18:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18427 | 18427 | 17:08 Geneva station | 1h13 | 18:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1731 | 1731 | 17:24 Geneva station | 1h12 | 18:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Geneva to Montreux run on average 12 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Montreux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montreux trip today.
Interactive museum inside Queen's former Mountain Studios, with recording history, memorabilia and original studio spaces by the lake.
Regional museum on Montreux history, folk life and the Vaud Riviera, housed in a historic vineyard manor above the town.
Railway heritage museum at nearby Blonay with preserved steam and electric stock, ideal for families and transport enthusiasts.
Flower-lined lakeside promenade linking public art, gardens and mountain views. Ideal for an easy walk between key sights.
Viewpoint terrace above Montreux with a small historic quarter, vineyard setting and one of the best panoramas over Lake Geneva.
Pedestrian-friendly old village streets, a church terrace and traditional houses offer a quieter contrast to the busy lakefront.
Melted cheese fondue from the Vaud and Fribourg region, shared with bread. It is a classic lakeside and alpine comfort dish around Montreux.
Rösti topped with melted raclette cheese, often with pickles and onions. This hearty Swiss dish is widely eaten in the Lake Geneva region.
Cheese melted and scraped over potatoes, gherkins and onions. A signature Valais and western Swiss dish commonly enjoyed in Montreux.
Elegant lakeside dining room focused on refined seasonal cuisine, with terrace views over Lake Geneva and a polished hotel atmosphere.
Long-established restaurant and wine bar offering Swiss and French dishes with a classic brasserie feel close to the waterfront.
Historic café near the lake known for Swiss pastries, light meals and a grand Belle Époque setting popular with visitors and locals.
Montreux is pricier than many European lake towns, with high hotel rates, restaurant prices and Swiss public transport costs.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Montreux station -> Montreux station
There are frequent direct trains from Geneva to Montreux operated by Swiss Railways. The schedule starts with a departure around 5:00 a.m. and continues with trains roughly every half hour. Journey times range from under an hour to an hour and ten minutes. The final direct train leaves Geneva at 10:30 p.m. although later trains are available which involve a transfer in Lausanne.
Departure Station: Trains from Geneva to Montreux depart from Geneva Cornavin train station located on the northern side of the city, about 10 minutes walk from the lake front. The 61 bus shuttle connects the station to Geneva's centre and lakeside and the number 10 connects to other rail stations around Geneva. Taxis are available at the main concourse entrance.
Arrival Station: Geneva to Montreux trains arrive at the historic Montreux station is situated by the lakeside, a few minutes on foot from the old town. The lake ferry terminal is a short walk away. Local town buses stop immediately outside. Taxis are available from the front of the station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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.

Most Geneva to Montreux trains use the Genève to Montreux station pair, with some services arriving at La Perche. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève 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 options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport 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 options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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 options include: Restaurant Zurcher, La Rouvenaz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montreux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montreux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montreux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Eurotel Montreux, Hotel Eden Palace au Lac.
Les Avants is 3 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Avants has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and WC.
Available at Les Avants: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Avants.
La Perche is 4 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
La Perche has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink options are available at La Perche.
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