Zurich to Montreux train

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Travel by train from Zurich to Montreux. 33 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 19m and the last at 22h 04m, allowing you to cover the 197.18 km distance in as little as 2h 37m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 44m

Shortest route time

2h 37m

First hour of departure

5h 19m

Last hour of departure

22h 04m

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

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

On average, allow 2h 44m for a train journey from Zurich to Montreux.

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

The shortest journey between Zurich and Montreux takes 2h 37m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Montreux each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 33 trains that run on the Zurich – Montreux journey.

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

You can reach Montreux from Zurich via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Zurich and Montreux by train?

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

What time is the first train from Zurich to Montreux?

The first Zurich to Montreux train departs at 5h 19m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Montreux?

If you want to take your time, you can take the last train at 22h 04m.

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

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

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

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

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Montreux?

You can make the Zurich to Montreux journey with SBB.

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

The price of a Zurich – Montreux 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 Zurich to Montreux 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 Zurich to Montreux.

Price of a Zurich – Montreux Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Montreux, 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 Zurich to Montreux with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Montreux at the best price.

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The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Montreux 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 Zurich to Montreux, 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 Zurich to Montreux and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Montreux on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Montreux?

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Montreux 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 Zurich to Montreux train?

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Montreux 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 Zurich - Montreux allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Montreux 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.

Which stations does the train from Zurich to Montreux depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Zürich HB

Welcome to Zurich! Zurich's central station, Zürich HB (or Zürich Hauptbahnhof), welcomes you in a modern, well-equipped setting. A starting point for other Swiss cities or a stop on the way to Germany, Austria or France, Zurich, ideally located on the shores of a lake, lends itself to sightseeing as soon as you step off the train.

Right in the centre of Zurich, Zürich Hauptbahnhof station is the gateway to a major Swiss city. Located opposite the Swiss National Museum and a few minutes' walk from the historic centre, the station offers everyone its modern facilities and shops.

How do I get to Zurich HB station?

As a true multimodal hub, Zurich HB station is very easy to reach: it is served by various lines of the ZVV network (S-Bahn, buses, trams), as well as SZU trains. In addition, bicycle parking with several hundred spaces is available.

What are the main destinations from Zurich HB station?

From Zurich station, you can easily travel to many destinations in Switzerland, as well as to Germany, Italy and Austria. TGV Lyria runs several services every day from Zurich to Paris in France, via Basel, Mulhouse, Dijon and Belfort-Montbéliard. The nearby Zurich Central Bus Station is the departure point for Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches to destinations across Europe.

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Zurich to Montreux train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 19m	8h 09m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
5h 19m Zurich Hb SBB 704 5h 39m Lenzburg 5h 46m Aarau 5h 57m Olten 6h 28m Bern 6h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 7h 48m Lausanne SBB 1809 8h 02m Vevey 8h 09m Montreux
6h 04m	8h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
6h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 508 6h 28m Aarau 6h 39m Olten 6h 58m Solothurn 7h 14m Biel/Bienne 7h 37m Neuchatel 7h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 8h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18461 8h 29m Lausanne 8h 45m Vevey 8h 51m Montreux
6h 32m	9h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
6h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 706 7h 28m Bern 7h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 8h 48m Lausanne SBB 1811 9h 02m Vevey 9h 09m Montreux
7h 04m	9h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
7h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 510 7h 28m Aarau 7h 39m Olten 7h 58m Solothurn 8h 14m Biel/Bienne 8h 37m Neuchatel 8h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 9h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18463 9h 29m Lausanne 9h 45m Vevey 9h 51m Montreux
7h 32m	10h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
7h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 708 8h 28m Bern 8h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 9h 48m Lausanne SBB 1813 10h 02m Vevey 10h 09m Montreux
8h 04m	10h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
8h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 512 8h 28m Aarau 8h 39m Olten 8h 58m Solothurn 9h 14m Biel/Bienne 9h 37m Neuchatel 9h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 10h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18465 10h 29m Lausanne 10h 45m Vevey 10h 51m Montreux
8h 32m	11h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
8h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 710 9h 28m Bern 9h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 10h 48m Lausanne SBB 1815 11h 02m Vevey 11h 09m Montreux
9h 04m	11h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
9h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 514 9h 28m Aarau 9h 39m Olten 9h 58m Solothurn 10h 14m Biel/Bienne 10h 37m Neuchatel 10h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 11h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18467 11h 29m Lausanne 11h 45m Vevey 11h 51m Montreux
9h 32m	12h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
9h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 712 10h 28m Bern 10h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 11h 48m Lausanne SBB 1817 12h 02m Vevey 12h 09m Montreux
10h 04m	12h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
10h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 516 10h 28m Aarau 10h 39m Olten 10h 58m Solothurn 11h 14m Biel/Bienne 11h 37m Neuchatel 11h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 12h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18469 12h 29m Lausanne 12h 45m Vevey 12h 51m Montreux
10h 32m	13h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
10h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 714 11h 28m Bern 11h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 12h 48m Lausanne SBB 1819 13h 02m Vevey 13h 09m Montreux
11h 04m	13h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
11h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 518 11h 28m Aarau 11h 39m Olten 11h 58m Solothurn 12h 14m Biel/Bienne 12h 37m Neuchatel 12h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 13h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18471 13h 29m Lausanne 13h 45m Vevey 13h 51m Montreux
11h 32m	14h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
11h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 716 12h 28m Bern 12h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 13h 48m Lausanne SBB 1821 14h 02m Vevey 14h 09m Montreux
12h 04m	14h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
12h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 520 12h 28m Aarau 12h 39m Olten 12h 58m Solothurn 13h 14m Biel/Bienne 13h 37m Neuchatel 13h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 14h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18473 14h 29m Lausanne 14h 45m Vevey 14h 51m Montreux
12h 32m	15h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
12h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 718 13h 28m Bern 13h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 14h 48m Lausanne SBB 1823 15h 02m Vevey 15h 09m Montreux
13h 04m	15h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
13h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 522 13h 28m Aarau 13h 39m Olten 13h 58m Solothurn 14h 14m Biel/Bienne 14h 37m Neuchatel 14h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 15h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18475 15h 29m Lausanne 15h 45m Vevey 15h 51m Montreux
13h 32m	16h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
13h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 720 14h 28m Bern 14h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 15h 48m Lausanne SBB 1825 16h 02m Vevey 16h 09m Montreux
14h 04m	16h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
14h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 524 14h 28m Aarau 14h 39m Olten 14h 58m Solothurn 15h 14m Biel/Bienne 15h 37m Neuchatel 15h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 16h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18477 16h 29m Lausanne 16h 45m Vevey 16h 51m Montreux
14h 32m	17h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
14h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 722 15h 28m Bern 15h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 16h 48m Lausanne SBB 1827 17h 02m Vevey 17h 09m Montreux
15h 04m	17h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
15h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 526 15h 28m Aarau 15h 39m Olten 15h 58m Solothurn 16h 14m Biel/Bienne 16h 37m Neuchatel 16h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 17h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18479 17h 29m Lausanne 17h 45m Vevey 17h 51m Montreux
15h 32m	18h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
15h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 724 16h 28m Bern 16h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 17h 48m Lausanne SBB 1829 18h 02m Vevey 18h 09m Montreux
16h 04m	18h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
16h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 528 16h 28m Aarau 16h 39m Olten 16h 58m Solothurn 17h 14m Biel/Bienne 17h 37m Neuchatel 17h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 18h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18481 18h 29m Lausanne 18h 45m Vevey 18h 51m Montreux
16h 32m	19h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
16h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 726 17h 28m Bern 17h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 18h 48m Lausanne SBB 1831 19h 02m Vevey 19h 09m Montreux
17h 04m	19h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
17h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 530 17h 28m Aarau 17h 39m Olten 17h 58m Solothurn 18h 14m Biel/Bienne 18h 37m Neuchatel 18h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 19h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18483 19h 29m Lausanne 19h 45m Vevey 19h 51m Montreux
17h 32m	20h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
17h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 728 18h 28m Bern 18h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 19h 48m Lausanne SBB 1833 20h 02m Vevey 20h 09m Montreux
18h 04m	20h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
18h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 532 18h 28m Aarau 18h 39m Olten 18h 58m Solothurn 19h 14m Biel/Bienne 19h 37m Neuchatel 19h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 20h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18485 20h 29m Lausanne 20h 45m Vevey 20h 51m Montreux
18h 32m	21h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
18h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 730 19h 28m Bern 19h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 20h 48m Lausanne SBB 1835 21h 02m Vevey 21h 09m Montreux
19h 04m	21h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
19h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 534 19h 28m Aarau 19h 39m Olten 19h 58m Solothurn 20h 14m Biel/Bienne 20h 37m Neuchatel 20h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 21h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18487 21h 29m Lausanne 21h 45m Vevey 21h 51m Montreux
19h 32m	22h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
19h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 732 20h 28m Bern 20h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 21h 48m Lausanne SBB 1837 22h 02m Vevey 22h 09m Montreux
20h 04m	22h 51m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
20h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 536 20h 28m Aarau 20h 39m Olten 20h 58m Solothurn 21h 14m Biel/Bienne 21h 37m Neuchatel 21h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 06 min 22h 24m Renens Vd SBB 18489 22h 29m Lausanne 22h 45m Vevey 22h 51m Montreux
20h 32m	23h 09m	2h 37m	SBB	Booking
20h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 734 21h 28m Bern 21h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 43m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 22h 48m Lausanne SBB 1839 23h 02m Vevey 23h 09m Montreux
21h 04m	0h 09m	3h 05m	SBB	Booking
21h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 538 21h 28m Aarau 21h 39m Olten 21h 58m Solothurn 22h 14m Biel/Bienne 22h 37m Neuchatel 22h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 20 min 23h 38m Renens Vd SBB 1841 23h 44m Lausanne 0h 02m Vevey 0h 09m Montreux
22h 04m	1h 19m	3h 15m	SBB	Booking
22h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 540 22h 28m Aarau 22h 39m Olten 22h 57m Solothurn 23h 05m Grenchen Sud 23h 15m Biel/Bienne 23h 37m Neuchatel 23h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 0h 18m Renens Vd 0h 26m Lausanne Connection: 35 min 1h 01m Lausanne SBB 18495 1h 14m Vevey 1h 19m Montreux

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Which stations does the train from Zurich to Montreux depart from and arrive at?

Zürich HB

Zürich HB

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Zurich to Montreux train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026

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