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Kunstmuseum Bern
Major art museum with works from the Middle Ages to the present and changing exhibitions in a central Bern location.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 34 m
Trains on 05 Sept
20
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreux to Bern will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Montreux to Bern you need to make at least one change.
IR 95 1702 | 1702 · R 7 24711 | 24711 · IR 15 2507 | 2507
IR 1804 | 1804 · IC 901 | 901
R 2 24202 | 24202 · IR 15 2507 | 2507
IR 95 1704 | 1704 · R 7 24715 | 24715 · IC 1455 | 1455
IR 90 1806 | 1806 · IC 1 709 | 709
IR 95 1702 | 1702 · R 7 24711 | 24711 · IR 15 2507 | 2507
IR 95 1708 | 1708 · R 7 24723 | 24723 · IR 15 2513 | 2513
IR 95 1706 | 1706 · R 7 24719 | 24719 · IR 15 2511 | 2511
IR 95 1704 | 1704 · R 7 24715 | 24715 · IC 1455 | 1455
IR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 713Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreux to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. 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 £30, while a coach costs an average of £43.
Distance: 70 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Bern:
A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Montreux to Bern costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Montreux to Bern trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18456 | 18456 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 66 3217 | 3217 | 8:08 Montreux station | 2h00 | 10:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18456 | 18456 · IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 8:08 Montreux station | 1h48 | 9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60 | 8:10 Montreux station | 2h15 | 10:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1708 | 1708 · R 7 24723 | 24723 · IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 8:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 10:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 9:08 Montreux station | 2h00 | 11:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18458 | 18458 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 9:08 Montreux station | 1h48 | 10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 9:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1812 | 1812 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 11:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18460 | 18460 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 10:08 Montreux station | 2h00 | 12:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18460 | 18460 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 10:08 Montreux station | 1h48 | 11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 10:10 Montreux station | 2h15 | 12:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1712 | 1712 · R 7 24733 | 24733 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 10:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1814 | 1814 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 12:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18462 | 18462 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 11:08 Montreux station | 2h00 | 13:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18462 | 18462 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 11:08 Montreux station | 1h48 | 12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 90 1816 | 1816 · IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 13:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18464 | 18464 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 12:08 Montreux station | 1h48 | 13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18464 | 18464 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 12:08 Montreux station | 2h00 | 14:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 6 622 | 622 | 12:10 Montreux station | 2h15 | 14:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 7 24743 | 24743 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 12:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
R 2 24288 | 24288 · RE N1 741 | 741 · B N17 91703 | 91703 | 0:05 Montreux station | 3h00 | 3:05 Bern | 2 changes | |
SN 13832 | 13832 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 | 1:00 Montreux station | 3h25 | 4:25 Bern | 2 changes | |
SN 13842 | 13842 · SN 13847 | 13847 · S 1 15117 | 15117 | 1:53 Montreux station | 3h51 | 5:44 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE N9 18494 | 18494 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 2:52 Montreux station | 3h34 | 6:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
R 2 24202 | 24202 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 5:04 Montreux station | 1h52 | 6:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1702 | 1702 · R 7 24711 | 24711 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 5:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 6:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 1804 | 1804 · IC 901 | 901 | 5:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 7:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
R 2 24206 | 24206 · IC 1455 | 1455 | 6:01 Montreux station | 1h55 | 7:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 6:04 Montreux station | 2h21 | 8:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1704 | 1704 · R 7 24715 | 24715 · IC 1455 | 1455 | 6:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 7:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1806 | 1806 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 8:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18454 | 18454 · IC 5 30513 | 30513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 7:08 Montreux station | 2h00 | 9:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18454 | 18454 · IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 7:08 Montreux station | 1h48 | 8:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 95 1706 | 1706 · R 7 24719 | 24719 · IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 7:23 Montreux station | 1h33 | 8:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1808 | 1808 · IC 903 | 903 | 7:49 Montreux station | 1h37 | 9:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
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Trains from Montreux to Bern run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.
Major art museum with works from the Middle Ages to the present and changing exhibitions in a central Bern location.
Museum in Paul Klee-inspired architecture, presenting the artist’s work alongside temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
Museum devoted to Albert Einstein’s life, work and years in Bern, with multimedia displays in the historic centre.
Arcaded medieval streets, fountains and sandstone buildings make this the essential area for walking, shopping and city views.
Rose garden on a hillside above the river, offering classic panoramas over Bern’s rooftops, bridges and cathedral.
Riverside park and terrace beside the Federal Palace, popular for relaxing and for open views towards the Aare valley and Alps.
A hearty Bernese platter of smoked pork, beef tongue, sausages, sauerkraut and beans. It is a classic festive dish strongly associated with Bern.
A rich potato dish from the Bern region, cooked with potatoes, onions, bacon and cheese. It is a rustic farmhouse speciality of the Emmental.
A strong hard cheese from the Bernese Oberland and Emmental area. It is one of Switzerland’s best-known traditional cheeses and often served in slices or fondue.
Elegant dining room overlooking the River Aare, serving refined seasonal cuisine with Swiss ingredients and polished service.
Long-standing Bern institution known for hearty Swiss specialities, sausages and rösti in a lively, wood-panelled tavern atmosphere.
Historic cellar restaurant serving classic Swiss dishes such as fondue and rösti in a traditional vaulted setting in the Old Town.
Bern is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up bills or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small tips are common in cafés and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreux to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montreux to Bern trains use the Montreux to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Bern Europaplatz. Use this guide to compare Montreux and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Glion-Alpes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Glion-Alpes.
ATMs are available at Glion-Alpes.
Available at Glion-Alpes: WC.
Available at Glion-Alpes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Chernex is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Chernex has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Chernex.
Available at Chernex: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chernex.
Bern Hauptbahnhof 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf 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 Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
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