Montreux to Zurich train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Montreux to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct

Cheapest price on 20 Oct

£57

Average ticket price on 20 Oct

£66

Fastest journey on 20 Oct

2 h 35 m

Average journey duration on 20 Oct

2 h 35 m

Trains on 20 Oct

54

Distance

162 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Montreux to Zurich will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.

Fast trains

To travel from Montreux to Zurich you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • SBBIR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 7 24743 | 24743 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 821
    12:232h35
    Montreux station
    14:58Zurich HB
    £571One-way
    3 changes
  • SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 10815 | 10815
    9:232h47
    Montreux station
    12:10Zürich Oerlikon
    £571One-way
    4 changes
  • SBBIR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 7 24743 | 24743 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 821
    12:232h47
    Montreux station
    15:10Zürich Oerlikon
    £571One-way
    4 changes
  • SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 10815 | 10815
    9:232h35
    Montreux station
    11:58Zurich HB
    £571One-way
    3 changes
  • SBBIR 95 1718 | 1718 · R 7 24747 | 24747 · IR 15 2523 | 2523 · IC 8 10823 | 10823
    13:232h35
    Montreux station
    15:58Zurich HB
    £571One-way
    3 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Montreux to Zurich

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Trains from Montreux to Zurich run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 2h 19m.

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
162 km
Average train duration
2h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£42
Trains per day
19
Fastest train
2h 19m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
35 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 Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Montreux to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBR 2 24206 | 24206 · IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 8 10809 | 10809 · RE 48 4914 | 49146:01 Montreux station
3h09
9:10 Zürich Oerlikon3 changes
SBBR 2 24206 | 24206 · IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 8 10809 | 108096:01 Montreux station
2h57
8:58 Zurich HB2 changes
SBBIR 95 1704 | 1704 · R 7 24715 | 24715 · IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 8 10809 | 108096:23 Montreux station
2h47
9:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 95 1704 | 1704 · R 7 24715 | 24715 · IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 8 10809 | 108096:23 Montreux station
2h35
8:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 90 1806 | 1806 · IC 1 709 | 7096:49 Montreux station
2h39
9:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 90 1806 | 1806 · IC 1 709 | 7096:49 Montreux station
2h53
9:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBRE 33 18454 | 18454 · IC 5 513 | 5137:08 Montreux station
2h48
9:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18454 | 18454 · IC 5 513 | 513 · RE 48 4916 | 49167:08 Montreux station
3h02
10:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBIR 95 1706 | 1706 · R 7 24719 | 24719 · IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 8 10811 | 108117:23 Montreux station
2h35
9:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 95 1706 | 1706 · R 7 24719 | 24719 · IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 8 10811 | 108117:23 Montreux station
2h47
10:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 90 1808 | 1808 · IC 1 711 | 7117:49 Montreux station
2h39
10:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 90 1808 | 1808 · IC 1 711 | 7117:49 Montreux station
2h53
10:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBRE 33 18456 | 18456 · IC 5 515 | 5158:08 Montreux station
2h48
10:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18456 | 18456 · IC 5 515 | 515 · RE 48 4918 | 49188:08 Montreux station
3h02
11:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBIR 95 1708 | 1708 · R 7 24723 | 24723 · IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 8138:23 Montreux station
2h35
10:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 95 1708 | 1708 · R 7 24723 | 24723 · IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 8138:23 Montreux station
2h47
11:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 7138:49 Montreux station
2h53
11:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 7138:49 Montreux station
2h39
11:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 5179:08 Montreux station
2h48
11:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18458 | 18458 · IC 5 517 | 517 · RE 48 4920 | 49209:08 Montreux station
3h02
12:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 10815 | 108159:23 Montreux station
2h47
12:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 10815 | 108159:23 Montreux station
2h35
11:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 90 1812 | 1812 · IC 1 715 | 7159:49 Montreux station
2h39
12:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 90 1812 | 1812 · IC 1 715 | 7159:49 Montreux station
2h53
12:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBRE 33 18460 | 18460 · IC 5 519 | 519 · RE 48 4922 | 492210:08 Montreux station
3h02
13:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBRE 33 18460 | 18460 · IC 5 519 | 51910:08 Montreux station
2h48
12:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 95 1712 | 1712 · R 7 24733 | 24733 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 8 817 | 81710:23 Montreux station
2h47
13:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 95 1712 | 1712 · R 7 24733 | 24733 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 8 817 | 81710:23 Montreux station
2h35
12:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 90 1814 | 1814 · IC 1 717 | 71710:49 Montreux station
2h39
13:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 90 1814 | 1814 · IC 1 717 | 71710:49 Montreux station
2h53
13:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBRE 33 18462 | 18462 · IC 5 521 | 52111:08 Montreux station
2h48
13:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18462 | 18462 · IC 5 521 | 521 · RE 48 4924 | 492411:08 Montreux station
3h02
14:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBIR 90 1816 | 1816 · IC 1 719 | 71911:49 Montreux station
2h39
14:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 90 1816 | 1816 · IC 1 719 | 71911:49 Montreux station
2h53
14:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBRE 33 18464 | 18464 · IC 5 523 | 523 · RE 48 4926 | 492612:08 Montreux station
3h02
15:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBRE 33 18464 | 18464 · IC 5 523 | 52312:08 Montreux station
2h48
14:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 7 24743 | 24743 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 82112:23 Montreux station
2h35
14:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 95 1716 | 1716 · R 7 24743 | 24743 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 82112:23 Montreux station
2h47
15:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 90 1818 | 1818 · IC 1 721 | 72112:49 Montreux station
2h53
15:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 90 1818 | 1818 · IC 1 721 | 72112:49 Montreux station
2h39
15:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18466 | 18466 · IC 5 525 | 525 · RE 48 4928 | 492813:08 Montreux station
3h02
16:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBRE 33 18466 | 18466 · IC 5 525 | 52513:08 Montreux station
2h48
15:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 95 1718 | 1718 · R 7 24747 | 24747 · IR 15 2523 | 2523 · IC 8 10823 | 1082313:23 Montreux station
2h47
16:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 95 1718 | 1718 · R 7 24747 | 24747 · IR 15 2523 | 2523 · IC 8 10823 | 1082313:23 Montreux station
2h35
15:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 90 1820 | 1820 · IC 1 723 | 72313:49 Montreux station
2h53
16:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 90 1820 | 1820 · IC 1 723 | 72313:49 Montreux station
2h39
16:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18468 | 18468 · IC 5 527 | 52714:08 Montreux station
2h48
16:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18468 | 18468 · IC 5 527 | 527 · RE 48 4930 | 493014:08 Montreux station
3h02
17:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBIR 95 1720 | 1720 · R 7 24753 | 24753 · IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 8 825 | 82514:23 Montreux station
2h47
17:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes
SBBIR 95 1720 | 1720 · R 7 24753 | 24753 · IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 8 825 | 82514:23 Montreux station
2h35
16:58 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBIR 90 1822 | 1822 · IC 1 725 | 72514:49 Montreux station
2h53
17:42 Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 90 1822 | 1822 · IC 1 725 | 72514:49 Montreux station
2h39
17:28 Zurich HB1 change
SBBRE 33 18470 | 18470 · IC 5 529 | 529 · RE 48 4932 | 493215:08 Montreux station
3h02
18:10 Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBIR 95 1722 | 1722 · R 7 24757 | 24757 · IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 8 10827 | 1082715:23 Montreux station
2h47
18:10 Zürich Oerlikon4 changes

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Train companies: SBB from Montreux to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Montreux and Zurich from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
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
2h 19m
Cheapest SBB Price
£42
SBB frequency
19 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

Complete guide to Zurich

Things to do in Zurich

Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.

  • Must visit

Kunsthaus Zürich

Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.

  • Must visit

Landesmuseum Zürich

National museum in a castle-like building near the main station, presenting Swiss history, design, and everyday life through varied displays.

  • Recommended

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Leading design museum with changing exhibitions on architecture, graphics, fashion, and product design in a well-run central venue.

Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Very high prices for hotels, dining and transport. Zurich costs more than most European city breaks, especially in central tourist areas.

Average meal costs

Budget
CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.

FAQs: Montreux to Zurich train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Montreux to Zurich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The train journey from Montreux to Zurich covers a distance of 162 km and takes approximately 2h 19m. Trains run 19 per day.
The train distance from Montreux to Zurich is 162 km.
The first train from Montreux to Zurich leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Montreux to Zurich departs at 23:54.
Trains from Montreux to Zurich run approximately 19 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Montreux to Zurich.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Montreux to Zurich.
Yes, there is a night train from Montreux to Zurich.
The train station in Montreux that goes to Zurich is Montreux station, and it arrives at Zurich HB.
Booking trains from Montreux to Zurich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Montreux to Zurich is indeed scenic, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva, the Swiss Alps, and picturesque Swiss countryside. Travellers can enjoy a mix of serene lakeside vistas and majestic mountain landscapes throughout the journey.
Yes, you can take the train from Montreux to Zurich.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Montreux and Zurich

Most Montreux to Zurich trains use the Montreux to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Montreux and Zurich 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 Zurich

Which Montreux station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Montreux to Zurich 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.

Chatelard1820 Montreux, SwitzerlandDiningATMWC
City-centre transport

Getting to Chatelard from Montreux city centre

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

TrainMbx, Re · 1h 37m · £39 · every ~4 min
Bus213 · 2h 28m · £22

Chatelard train station facilities and services

Chatelard has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and WC.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Chatelard.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Chatelard.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Chatelard: WC.

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