Montreux to Zurich train

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Information about the Montreux to Zurich train

Travel by train from Montreux to Zurich. 37 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Montreux at 5h 04m and the last at 21h 56m, allowing you to cover the 197.18 km distance in as little as 2h 48m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 54m

Shortest route time

2h 48m

First hour of departure

5h 04m

Last hour of departure

21h 56m

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How much does a train ticket from Montreux to Zurich cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Montreux to Zurich take?

The journey on a train from Montreux to Zurich takes approximately 2h 54m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Montreux to Zurich?

The minimum time to travel by train between Montreux and Zurich is 2h 48m.

How many trains run from Montreux to Zurich each day?

To travel from Montreux to Zurich, you can take one of the 37 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Montreux and Zurich?

Between Montreux and Zurich, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Montreux and Zurich by train?

The distance by train between Montreux and Zurich is approximately 197.18 km.

What time is the first train from Montreux to Zurich?

Take a morning journey on the Montreux to Zurich train departing at 5h 04m.

What time is the last train from Montreux to Zurich?

The last train leaves Montreux at 21h 56m.

To leave Montreux, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: MONTREUX.

At Zurich, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Montreux to Zurich?

You can complete your journey from Montreux to Zurich on a SBB train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Zurich?

The price of a Montreux – Zurich train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Montreux to Zurich thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Zurich.

Price of a Montreux – Zurich Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Zurich, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Montreux to Zurich with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Montreux to Zurich at the best price.

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Last-minute Montreux – Zurich Train

The best way to pay less for your Montreux to Zurich train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Montreux to Zurich, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Montreux to Zurich and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Montreux - Zurich. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Montreux to Zurich?

If you're travelling from Montreux to Zurich, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Montreux to Zurich with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Montreux to Zurich train?

To travel from Montreux to Zurich, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Montreux to Zurich by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Montreux - Zurich allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Montreux to Zurich train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Montreux to Zurich route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Montreux to Zurich train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 04m	7h 58m	2h 54m	SBB	Booking
5h 04m Montreux SBB 24202 5h 07m Clarens 5h 09m Burier 5h 11m La Tour-De-Peilz 5h 13m Vevey 5h 21m Cully 5h 27m Lutry 5h 31m Pully 5h 35m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 5h 40m Lausanne SBB 2507 5h 57m Palezieux 6h 13m Romont 6h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 7h 02m Bern SBB 807 7h 58m Zurich Hb
5h 30m	8h 28m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
5h 30m Montreux SBB 24104 5h 32m Clarens 5h 34m Burier 5h 36m La Tour-De-Peilz 5h 38m Vevey 5h 48m Cully 5h 57m Lutry 6h 00m Pully 6h 04m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 6h 09m Lausanne SBB 707 7h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern 8h 28m Zurich Hb
5h 49m	8h 56m	3h 07m	SBB	Booking
5h 49m Montreux SBB 1804 5h 55m Vevey 6h 12m Lausanne 6h 22m Renens Vd Connection: 19 min 6h 41m Renens Vd SBB 511 7h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 21m Neuchatel 7h 42m Biel/Bienne 7h 59m Solothurn 8h 18m Olten 8h 29m Aarau 8h 56m Zurich Hb
6h 01m	8h 58m	2h 57m	SBB	Booking
6h 01m Montreux SBB 24206 6h 02m Clarens 6h 05m Burier 6h 07m La Tour-De-Peilz 6h 09m Vevey 6h 18m Cully 6h 27m Lutry 6h 30m Pully 6h 35m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 6h 40m Lausanne SBB 2509 6h 57m Palezieux 7h 13m Romont 7h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 8h 02m Bern SBB 809 8h 58m Zurich Hb
6h 38m	9h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
6h 38m Montreux SBB 18408 6h 45m Vevey 6h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 7h 09m Lausanne SBB 709 8h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern 9h 28m Zurich Hb
7h 08m	9h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
7h 08m Montreux SBB 18454 7h 14m Vevey 7h 29m Lausanne 7h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 7h 41m Renens Vd SBB 513 8h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 21m Neuchatel 8h 42m Biel/Bienne 8h 59m Solothurn 9h 18m Olten 9h 29m Aarau 9h 56m Zurich Hb
7h 38m	10h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
7h 38m Montreux SBB 18410 7h 45m Vevey 7h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 8h 09m Lausanne SBB 711 9h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern 10h 28m Zurich Hb
8h 08m	10h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
8h 08m Montreux SBB 18456 8h 14m Vevey 8h 29m Lausanne 8h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 8h 41m Renens Vd SBB 515 9h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 21m Neuchatel 9h 42m Biel/Bienne 9h 59m Solothurn 10h 18m Olten 10h 29m Aarau 10h 56m Zurich Hb
8h 38m	11h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
8h 38m Montreux SBB 18412 8h 45m Vevey 8h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 9h 09m Lausanne SBB 713 10h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 26m Bern 11h 28m Zurich Hb
9h 08m	11h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
9h 08m Montreux SBB 18458 9h 14m Vevey 9h 29m Lausanne 9h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 9h 41m Renens Vd SBB 517 10h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 21m Neuchatel 10h 42m Biel/Bienne 10h 59m Solothurn 11h 18m Olten 11h 29m Aarau 11h 56m Zurich Hb
9h 38m	12h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
9h 38m Montreux SBB 18414 9h 45m Vevey 9h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 10h 09m Lausanne SBB 715 11h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern 12h 28m Zurich Hb
10h 08m	12h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
10h 08m Montreux SBB 18460 10h 14m Vevey 10h 29m Lausanne 10h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 10h 41m Renens Vd SBB 519 11h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 21m Neuchatel 11h 42m Biel/Bienne 11h 59m Solothurn 12h 18m Olten 12h 29m Aarau 12h 56m Zurich Hb
10h 38m	13h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
10h 38m Montreux SBB 18416 10h 45m Vevey 10h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 11h 09m Lausanne SBB 717 12h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern 13h 28m Zurich Hb
11h 07m	13h 56m	2h 49m	SBB	Booking
11h 07m Montreux SBB 18462 11h 14m Vevey 11h 29m Lausanne 11h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 11h 41m Renens Vd SBB 521 12h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 21m Neuchatel 12h 42m Biel/Bienne 12h 59m Solothurn 13h 18m Olten 13h 29m Aarau 13h 56m Zurich Hb
11h 38m	14h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
11h 38m Montreux SBB 18418 11h 45m Vevey 11h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 12h 09m Lausanne SBB 719 13h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern 14h 28m Zurich Hb
12h 08m	14h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
12h 08m Montreux SBB 18464 12h 14m Vevey 12h 29m Lausanne 12h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 12h 41m Renens Vd SBB 523 13h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 21m Neuchatel 13h 42m Biel/Bienne 13h 59m Solothurn 14h 18m Olten 14h 29m Aarau 14h 56m Zurich Hb
12h 38m	15h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
12h 38m Montreux SBB 18420 12h 45m Vevey 12h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 13h 09m Lausanne SBB 721 14h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 26m Bern 15h 28m Zurich Hb
13h 08m	15h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
13h 08m Montreux SBB 18466 13h 14m Vevey 13h 29m Lausanne 13h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 13h 41m Renens Vd SBB 525 14h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 21m Neuchatel 14h 42m Biel/Bienne 14h 59m Solothurn 15h 18m Olten 15h 29m Aarau 15h 56m Zurich Hb
13h 38m	16h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
13h 38m Montreux SBB 18422 13h 45m Vevey 13h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 14h 09m Lausanne SBB 723 15h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern 16h 28m Zurich Hb
14h 08m	16h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
14h 08m Montreux SBB 18468 14h 14m Vevey 14h 29m Lausanne 14h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 14h 41m Renens Vd SBB 527 15h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 21m Neuchatel 15h 42m Biel/Bienne 15h 59m Solothurn 16h 18m Olten 16h 29m Aarau 16h 56m Zurich Hb
14h 38m	17h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
14h 38m Montreux SBB 18424 14h 45m Vevey 14h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 15h 09m Lausanne SBB 725 16h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern 17h 28m Zurich Hb
15h 08m	17h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
15h 08m Montreux SBB 18470 15h 14m Vevey 15h 29m Lausanne 15h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 15h 41m Renens Vd SBB 529 16h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 21m Neuchatel 16h 42m Biel/Bienne 16h 59m Solothurn 17h 18m Olten 17h 29m Aarau 17h 56m Zurich Hb
15h 38m	18h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
15h 38m Montreux SBB 18426 15h 45m Vevey 15h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 16h 09m Lausanne SBB 727 17h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern 18h 28m Zurich Hb
16h 08m	18h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
16h 08m Montreux SBB 18472 16h 14m Vevey 16h 29m Lausanne 16h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 16h 41m Renens Vd SBB 531 17h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 21m Neuchatel 17h 42m Biel/Bienne 17h 59m Solothurn 18h 18m Olten 18h 29m Aarau 18h 56m Zurich Hb
16h 38m	19h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
16h 38m Montreux SBB 18428 16h 45m Vevey 16h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 17h 09m Lausanne SBB 729 18h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 26m Bern 19h 28m Zurich Hb
17h 08m	19h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
17h 08m Montreux SBB 18474 17h 14m Vevey 17h 29m Lausanne 17h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 17h 41m Renens Vd SBB 533 18h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 21m Neuchatel 18h 42m Biel/Bienne 18h 59m Solothurn 19h 18m Olten 19h 29m Aarau 19h 56m Zurich Hb
17h 38m	20h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
17h 38m Montreux SBB 18430 17h 44m Vevey 17h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 18h 09m Lausanne SBB 731 19h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern 20h 28m Zurich Hb
18h 08m	20h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
18h 08m Montreux SBB 18476 18h 14m Vevey 18h 29m Lausanne 18h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 18h 41m Renens Vd SBB 535 19h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 21m Neuchatel 19h 42m Biel/Bienne 19h 59m Solothurn 20h 18m Olten 20h 29m Aarau 20h 56m Zurich Hb
18h 38m	21h 28m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
18h 38m Montreux SBB 18432 18h 45m Vevey 18h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 19h 09m Lausanne SBB 733 20h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern 21h 28m Zurich Hb
19h 08m	21h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
19h 08m Montreux SBB 18478 19h 14m Vevey 19h 29m Lausanne 19h 35m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 19h 41m Renens Vd SBB 537 20h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 21m Neuchatel 20h 42m Biel/Bienne 20h 59m Solothurn 21h 18m Olten 21h 29m Aarau 21h 56m Zurich Hb
19h 38m	22h 31m	2h 53m	SBB	Booking
19h 38m Montreux SBB 18434 19h 45m Vevey 19h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 20h 09m Lausanne SBB 735 21h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 21h 57m Olten 22h 31m Zurich Hb
20h 08m	22h 56m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
20h 08m Montreux SBB 18480 20h 13m Vevey 20h 28m Lausanne 20h 34m Renens Vd Connection: 07 min 20h 41m Renens Vd SBB 539 21h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 21m Neuchatel 21h 42m Biel/Bienne 21h 59m Solothurn 22h 18m Olten 22h 29m Aarau 22h 56m Zurich Hb
20h 38m	23h 31m	2h 53m	SBB	Booking
20h 38m Montreux SBB 18436 20h 45m Vevey 20h 59m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 21h 09m Lausanne SBB 737 22h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern 22h 57m Olten 23h 31m Zurich Hb
21h 08m	0h 10m	3h 02m	SBB	Booking
21h 08m Montreux SBB 18482 21h 13m Vevey 21h 28m Lausanne 21h 34m Renens Vd Connection: 07 min 21h 41m Renens Vd SBB 541 22h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 21m Neuchatel 22h 42m Biel/Bienne 22h 54m Grenchen Sud 23h 03m Solothurn 23h 16m Oensingen 23h 30m Olten 23h 42m Aarau 0h 10m Zurich Hb
21h 27m	0h 51m	3h 24m	SBB	Booking
21h 27m Montreux SBB 24178 21h 30m Clarens 21h 32m Burier 21h 34m La Tour-De-Peilz 21h 36m Vevey 21h 46m St-Saphorin 21h 48m Rivaz 21h 51m Epesses 21h 53m Cully 21h 57m Lutry 22h 00m Pully 22h 04m Lausanne Connection: 13 min 22h 17m Lausanne SBB 739 23h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 26m Bern 0h 11m Olten 0h 21m Aarau 0h 29m Lenzburg 0h 51m Zurich Hb
21h 51m	1h 14m	3h 23m	SBB	Booking
21h 51m Montreux SBB 1836 21h 58m Vevey 22h 14m Lausanne Connection: 20 min 22h 34m Lausanne SBB 543 22h 40m Renens Vd 23h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 21m Neuchatel 23h 42m Biel/Bienne 23h 54m Grenchen Sud 0h 03m Solothurn 0h 16m Oensingen 0h 30m Olten 0h 46m Aarau 0h 53m Lenzburg 1h 14m Zurich Hb
21h 56m	1h 06m	3h 10m	SBB	Booking
21h 56m Montreux SBB 24280 21h 59m Clarens 22h 01m Burier 22h 03m La Tour-De-Peilz 22h 06m Vevey 22h 16m St-Saphorin 22h 18m Rivaz 22h 22m Epesses 22h 24m Cully 22h 28m Lutry 22h 30m Pully 22h 35m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 22h 40m Lausanne SBB 2541 22h 57m Palezieux 23h 13m Romont 23h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 0h 02m Bern SBB 841 0h 28m Olten 1h 06m Zurich Hb

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