- Must visit
The Olympic Museum
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sport history, torches, medals and interactive displays in a landscaped park.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
19 m
Trains on 05 Sept
60
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreux to Lausanne will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 60 trains from Montreux to Lausanne, including 60 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 90 1810 | 1810
R 2 24214 | 24214
RE 33 18414 | 18414
IR 95 1708 | 1708
RE 33 18412 | 18412
RE 33 18458 | 18458
RE 33 18460 | 18460
RE 33 18456 | 18456
RE 33 18462 | 18462
RE 33 18480 | 18480Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreux to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. 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 train costs an average of £15, while a ferry costs an average of £32.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Lausanne:
A train is £16 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Montreux to Lausanne costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 25m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 20m.
The journey is about 7m faster (25m by train vs 32m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£15 vs £44). 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 Montreux to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 2 24206 | 24206 | 6:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 6:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1704 | 1704 | 6:23 Montreux station | 0h23 | 6:46 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24108 | 24108 | 6:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 7:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18408 | 18408 | 6:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 6:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 6:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 7:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24210 | 24210 | 7:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 7:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18454 | 18454 | 7:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 7:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24214 | 24214 | 8:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 8:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18456 | 18456 | 8:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 8:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1708 | 1708 | 8:23 Montreux station | 0h23 | 8:46 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24116 | 24116 | 8:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 9:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18412 | 18412 | 8:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 8:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 8:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 9:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24218 | 24218 | 9:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 9:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18458 | 18458 | 9:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 9:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1710 | 1710 | 9:23 Montreux station | 0h23 | 9:46 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24120 | 24120 | 9:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 10:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18414 | 18414 | 9:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 9:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 9:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 10:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24222 | 24222 | 10:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 10:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18460 | 18460 | 10:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 10:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1712 | 1712 | 10:23 Montreux station | 0h23 | 10:46 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24124 | 24124 | 10:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 11:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18416 | 18416 | 10:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 10:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 10:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 11:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24226 | 24226 | 11:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 11:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18462 | 18462 | 11:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 11:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 40 | 40 | 11:28 Montreux station | 0h20 | 11:48 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24128 | 24128 | 11:32 Montreux station | 0h32 | 12:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18418 | 18418 | 11:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 11:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 11:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 12:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24232 | 24232 | 12:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 12:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18464 | 18464 | 12:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 12:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 12:23 Montreux station | 0h23 | 12:46 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24134 | 24134 | 12:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 13:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18420 | 18420 | 12:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 12:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 12:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 13:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24236 | 24236 | 13:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 13:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18466 | 18466 | 13:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 13:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1718 | 1718 | 13:23 Montreux station | 0h23 | 13:46 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24138 | 24138 | 13:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 14:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18422 | 18422 | 13:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 13:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 1 24148 | 24148 | 15:30 Montreux station | 0h34 | 16:04 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18426 | 18426 | 15:38 Montreux station | 0h21 | 15:59 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 15:49 Montreux station | 0h22 | 16:11 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2 24252 | 24252 | 16:01 Montreux station | 0h34 | 16:35 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18472 | 18472 | 16:08 Montreux station | 0h19 | 16:27 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 42 | 42 | 16:28 Montreux station | 0h20 | 16:48 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Montreux to Lausanne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 20m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sport history, torches, medals and interactive displays in a landscaped park.
Fine arts museum in Plateforme 10 with Swiss and international works from the 18th century to today in a striking former station hall.
Photography museum in an elegant mansion, presenting changing exhibitions and a strong programme on visual culture and image-making.
Lakeside district with promenades, marina views, steamers and relaxed public spaces; ideal for a walk by Lake Geneva.
Historic old town square framed by civic buildings and steep lanes, often animated by markets and local city life.
Revitalised district of shops, bars, galleries and public spaces beneath the city centre, popular for modern urban atmosphere.
Melted cheese dish from nearby Alpine regions, traditionally served with bread. It is a social staple across Vaud and winter dining in Lausanne.
Potatoes baked with cream, garlic and cheese from the canton of Vaud. It is a comforting regional classic closely tied to local farmhouse cooking.
Leek and potato stew traditionally served with Vaud cabbage sausage. It is one of the canton’s signature dishes and a classic local speciality.
Elegant lakeside dining known for refined seasonal cuisine and a polished setting near Ouchy.
Traditional Swiss restaurant popular for fondue, raclette and hearty regional dishes in a warm chalet-style interior.
Historic brasserie serving Vaud classics, seafood and French-Swiss dishes in a lively Belle Époque room.
Lausanne is costly versus most European cities, with high hotel, dining and transport prices, though local transit can be good value with hotel guest cards.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Lausanne station -> Place Saint-François, Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreux to Lausanne 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 Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montreux to Lausanne trains use the Montreux to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe. Use this guide to compare Montreux and Lausanne 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.
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.
Territet is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Territet has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Territet.
Available at Territet: WC.
Available at Territet: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Territet.
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-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
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