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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 01 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
20 m
Trains on 01 Sept
67
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Montreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Montreux will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 67 trains from Lausanne to Montreux, including 67 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
IR 95 1711 | 1711
RE 33 18461 | 18461
RE 33 18407 | 18407
R 2 24223 | 24223
R 1 24125 | 24125
RE 33 18407 | 18407
RE 33 18419 | 18419
RE 33 18461 | 18461
EC 143 | 143
RE 33 18463 | 18463Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a ferry costs an average of £31.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 10m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Montreux trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18473 | 18473 | 14:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 14:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 | 14:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 15:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24155 | 24155 | 14:55 Lausanne station | 0h32 | 15:27 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 15:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 15:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
RE 33 18405 | 18405 | 7:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 7:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1709 | 1709 | 7:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 7:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24219 | 24219 | 7:24 Lausanne station | 0h35 | 7:59 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 | 7:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 7:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 | 7:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 8:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18407 | 18407 | 8:01 Lausanne station | 0h19 | 8:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 143 | 143 | 8:10 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 8:30 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1711 | 1711 | 8:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 8:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24223 | 24223 | 8:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 8:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18461 | 18461 | 8:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 8:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 | 8:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 9:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24125 | 24125 | 8:55 Lausanne station | 0h32 | 9:27 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18409 | 18409 | 9:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 9:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1713 | 1713 | 9:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 9:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24227 | 24227 | 9:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 9:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 | 9:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 9:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 | 9:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 10:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24131 | 24131 | 9:55 Lausanne station | 0h32 | 10:27 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18411 | 18411 | 10:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 10:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1715 | 1715 | 10:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 10:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24233 | 24233 | 10:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 10:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 | 10:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 10:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 | 10:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 11:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24135 | 24135 | 10:55 Lausanne station | 0h32 | 11:27 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 11:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 11:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1717 | 1717 | 11:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 11:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24237 | 24237 | 11:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 11:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 11:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 11:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 | 11:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 12:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24141 | 24141 | 11:55 Lausanne station | 0h32 | 12:27 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 12:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 12:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1719 | 1719 | 12:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 12:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24243 | 24243 | 12:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 12:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 | 12:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 12:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 | 12:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 13:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24145 | 24145 | 12:55 Lausanne station | 0h32 | 13:27 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 13:01 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 13:21 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1721 | 1721 | 13:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 13:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24247 | 24247 | 13:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 13:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 13:31 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 13:51 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 | 13:48 Lausanne station | 0h21 | 14:09 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24151 | 24151 | 13:55 Lausanne station | 0h30 | 14:25 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18419 | 18419 | 14:01 Lausanne station | 0h19 | 14:20 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 45 | 45 | 14:10 Lausanne station | 0h20 | 14:30 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1723 | 1723 | 14:14 Lausanne station | 0h22 | 14:36 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24253 | 24253 | 14:24 Lausanne station | 0h34 | 14:58 Montreux station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Montreux run on average 9 times per day, taking around 23m. 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 23:57. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 18m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Montreux trains use the Lausanne to Montreux station pair, with some services arriving at Clarens. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Montreux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Lausanne, Pont Chauderon is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Pont Chauderon has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Pont Chauderon.
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.
Clarens is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Clarens has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Clarens.
ATMs are available at Clarens.
Available at Clarens: WC.
Available at Clarens: Bike Parking.
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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