Montreux to Geneva train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Montreux to Geneva

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct

Cheapest price on 20 Oct

£20

Average ticket price on 20 Oct

£25

Fastest journey on 20 Oct

1 h 3 m

Average journey duration on 20 Oct

1 h 5 m

Trains on 20 Oct

44

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Montreux to Geneva will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

On Tue 20 Oct, we found 44 trains from Montreux to Geneva, including 42 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 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 6 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.

  • SBBIR 95 1722 | 1722
    15:231h12
    Montreux station
    16:35Geneva station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 90 1822 | 1822
    14:491h06
    Montreux station
    15:55Geneva station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBRE 33 18418 | 18418
    11:381h13
    Montreux station
    12:51Geneva station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 90 1820 | 1820
    13:491h06
    Montreux station
    14:55Geneva station
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 95 1720 | 1720
    14:231h12
    Montreux station
    15:35Geneva station
    £201One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Montreux to Geneva

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Trains from Montreux to Geneva run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. 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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
64 km
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
1h 0m
First train
0:01
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Montreux to Geneva train times

The table below shows live departures for Montreux to Geneva trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIR 95 1712 | 171210:23 Montreux station
1h12
11:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18416 | 1841610:38 Montreux station
1h13
11:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1814 | 181410:49 Montreux station
1h06
11:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18462 | 1846211:08 Montreux station
1h13
12:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBEC 40 | 4011:28 Montreux station
1h03
12:31 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18418 | 1841811:38 Montreux station
1h13
12:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1816 | 181611:49 Montreux station
1h06
12:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18464 | 1846412:08 Montreux station
1h13
13:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1716 | 171612:23 Montreux station
1h12
13:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18420 | 1842012:38 Montreux station
1h13
13:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1818 | 181812:49 Montreux station
1h06
13:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18466 | 1846613:08 Montreux station
1h13
14:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1718 | 171813:23 Montreux station
1h12
14:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18422 | 1842213:38 Montreux station
1h13
14:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1820 | 182013:49 Montreux station
1h06
14:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18468 | 1846814:08 Montreux station
1h13
15:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1720 | 172014:23 Montreux station
1h12
15:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18424 | 1842414:38 Montreux station
1h13
15:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1822 | 182214:49 Montreux station
1h06
15:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18470 | 1847015:08 Montreux station
1h13
16:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1722 | 172215:23 Montreux station
1h12
16:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18426 | 1842615:38 Montreux station
1h13
16:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1824 | 182415:49 Montreux station
1h06
16:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18472 | 1847216:08 Montreux station
1h13
17:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBEC 142 | 14216:28 Montreux station
1h03
17:31 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18428 | 1842816:38 Montreux station
1h13
17:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1826 | 182616:49 Montreux station
1h06
17:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18474 | 1847417:08 Montreux station
1h13
18:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1726 | 172617:23 Montreux station
1h12
18:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18430 | 1843017:38 Montreux station
1h13
18:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1828 | 182817:49 Montreux station
1h06
18:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18476 | 1847618:08 Montreux station
1h13
19:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1728 | 172818:23 Montreux station
1h12
19:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18432 | 1843218:38 Montreux station
1h13
19:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1830 | 183018:49 Montreux station
1h06
19:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18478 | 1847819:08 Montreux station
1h13
20:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1730 | 173019:23 Montreux station
1h12
20:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18434 | 1843419:38 Montreux station
1h13
20:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1832 | 183219:49 Montreux station
1h06
20:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18480 | 1848020:08 Montreux station
1h13
21:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBEC 44 | 4420:28 Montreux station
1h03
21:31 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18436 | 1843620:38 Montreux station
1h13
21:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18482 | 1848221:08 Montreux station
1h18
22:26 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1734 | 173421:23 Montreux station
1h26
22:49 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1836 | 1836 · RE 33 18484 | 1848421:51 Montreux station
1h37
23:28 Geneva station1 change
SBBIR 95 1736 | 173622:23 Montreux station
1h13
23:36 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBR 1 24182 | 24182 · RE 33 18486 | 1848622:37 Montreux station
1h53
0:30 Geneva station1 change
SBBEC 46 | 4622:51 Montreux station
1h16
0:07 Geneva station0 changesdirect
Tuesday 20 October
SBBR 1 24190 | 24190 · RE 33 18402 | 184020:56 Montreux station
3h42
4:38 Geneva station1 change
SBBIR 95 1702 | 17025:23 Montreux station
1h12
6:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 1804 | 18045:49 Montreux station
1h06
6:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBR 2 24206 | 24206 · IC 1 702 | 7026:01 Montreux station
1h24
7:25 Geneva station1 change
SBBIR 95 1704 | 17046:23 Montreux station
1h12
7:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18408 | 184086:38 Montreux station
1h13
7:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 1904 | 19046:43 Montreux station
1h16
7:59 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1806 | 18066:49 Montreux station
1h06
7:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18454 | 184547:08 Montreux station
1h13
8:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18456 | 184568:08 Montreux station
1h13
9:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1708 | 17088:23 Montreux station
1h12
9:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18412 | 184128:38 Montreux station
1h13
9:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1810 | 18108:49 Montreux station
1h06
9:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18458 | 184589:08 Montreux station
1h13
10:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 95 1710 | 17109:23 Montreux station
1h12
10:35 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18414 | 184149:38 Montreux station
1h13
10:51 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1812 | 18129:49 Montreux station
1h06
10:55 Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18460 | 1846010:08 Montreux station
1h13
11:21 Geneva station0 changesdirect

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SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SBB Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest SBB Price
£10
SBB frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
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Fine dining
CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

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Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants and cafés or leave 5-10% for excellent service; round up taxi fares modestly.

Trains from Montreux to Geneva 

Boarding trains from Montreux to Geneva has never been easier. All trains are direct service which carries you across the breadth of Lac Laman in good time: an average journey takes only 1 hour and 15 minutes. Passengers who would like to get there faster can find journeys that only take 58 minutes. With approximately 72 trains departing each day, from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, there are plenty of train journeys for travelers to choose from. As roughly 4 services depart each hour every day, last-minute travelers have a lot of flexibility in choosing when to travel. 

Montreux to Geneva train times: daily departures

Approximately 72 trains from Montreux to Geneva depart each day. Trains depart from 5:00 a.m. and midnight each day. Services adhere to this schedule on weekends but may vary on holidays. 

How long is the journey by train from Montreux to Geneva?

Geneva is 40 miles away from Montreux. Trains from Montreux to Geneva take, on average, 1 hour and 15 minutes to travel between the two cities. Passengers seeking a faster service can find trains that take only 58 minutes. All services to Geneva from Montreux are direct and no changes are required. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Montreux to Geneva?

Departure station: All trains from Montreux to Geneva depart from Montreux Station. Montreux Station is in the heart of Montreux city and is easily accessible on foot from all major travel destinations in the city.

Arrival station: Trains to Geneva arrive at Geneva Cornavin station. Cornavin station is in the heart of Geneva's commercial district and approximately a 10-minute walk from the old town. 

Which train companies travel from Montreux to Geneva?

Swiss Federal Railways​ provide trains from Montreux to Geneva. All of their trains are direct services. They provide a comfortable and modern Intercity service on this line, with first- and second-class tickets available for all passengers. 

Swiss Federal Railways​ Montreux to Geneva

All Swiss Federal Railways trains from Montreux to Geneva are direct services. Passengers can board trains from 5:00 a.m. each morning until midnight each day. Trains take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to travel from Montreux to Geneva. 

Montreux to Geneva trains: services on board​

Swiss Federal Railways operate an Intercity service on trains from Montreux to Geneva. Passengers can choose between first- and second-class carriages. Tickets for first-class carriages are typically more expensive than second-class carriages, but passengers can benefit from more spacious seats and complimentary refreshments. Luggage storage facilities are available in every carriage, with large storage available upon entrance to each carriage, lockers overhead and space below seats. Everyone can enjoy the complimentary WiFi throughout the train. Second-class passengers seeking refreshments can make use of the dining cart. Passengers with access needs will find facilities onboard modified for those with mobility requirements. 

How to find cheap train tickets from Montreux to Geneva​?​

Tickets for trains from Montreux to Geneva are much cheaper when booked in advance than on the day of travel. Travelers typically secure the best deal on train tickets when booked in advance of the day of departure. The best time to do so and save the most money is roughly 8 weeks in advance of departure. If you are flexible with travel dates, it's best to look at the days preceding and just after the intended day of departure to see if you can secure cheaper tickets. However, if you have to travel on a specific day, try and be flexible with timing as prices vary throughout an average day. 

FAQs: Montreux to Geneva train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreux to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Montreux to Geneva can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The train journey from Montreux to Geneva covers a distance of 64 km and takes approximately 1h 0m. Trains run 14 per day.
The train distance from Montreux to Geneva is 64 km.
The first train from Montreux to Geneva leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Montreux to Geneva departs at 23:58.
Trains from Montreux to Geneva run approximately 14 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Montreux to Geneva.
Yes, there is a direct train between Montreux and Geneva. The service operates 12 times per day, provided by SBB.
There is no night train service from Montreux to Geneva.
The train station in Montreux that goes to Geneva is Montreux station, and it arrives at Geneva station.
Booking trains from Montreux to Geneva in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Montreux to Geneva is scenic, offering breathtaking views of Lake Geneva, the Swiss Alps, and charming vineyards along the route.
Yes, you can take the train from Montreux to Geneva.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Montreux and Geneva

Most Montreux to Geneva trains use the Montreux to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Montreux and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Montreux
Arrival train stations in Geneva

Which Montreux station do trains to Geneva leave from?

Trains from Montreux to Geneva leave from Montreux. The station is from Montreux city centre at Avenue des Alpes 45, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland.
MontreuxAvenue des Alpes 45, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland+41 21 989 81 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Montreux from Montreux city centre

Bus204, 205, 206 · 1m · £2 · every ~20 min
290, 291 · 1m · £2

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.

More about Montreux
Les Avants1833 Montreux, SwitzerlandAccessibilityWC
City-centre transport

Getting to Les Avants from Montreux city centre

Les Avants is 3 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:

Train30, R34, R30, Ext · 25m · £8 · every ~3 min
BusEv · 23m

Les Avants train station facilities and services

Les Avants has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and WC.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Les Avants: WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Les Avants.

Clarens1815 Montreux, SwitzerlandDiningATMWCHotelBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Clarens from Montreux city centre

Clarens is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainR1, R2, R, Sn · 1m · £1 · every ~4 min
Bus204 · 9m · £3 · every ~10 min
291 · 6m · £3

Clarens train station facilities and services

Clarens has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Clarens.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Clarens.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Clarens: WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Clarens: Bike Parking.

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