Zurich to Montreux train

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Information about the Zurich to Montreux train

Travel by train from Zurich to Montreux. 32 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 19m and the last at 21h 32m, allowing you to cover the 197.18 km distance in as little as 2h 37m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 50m

Shortest route time

2h 37m

First hour of departure

5h 19m

Last hour of departure

21h 32m

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

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The train journey between Zurich and Montreux takes 2h 50m on average.

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

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Zurich to Montreux in 2h 37m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Montreux each day?

To travel from Zurich to Montreux, you can take one of the 32 trains that operate on this route every day.

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 train journey between Zurich and Montreux, covers around 197.18 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Montreux?

Need to leave early? The Zurich to Montreux train at 5h 19m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Montreux?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Zurich at 21h 32m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: ZURICH HB.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: MONTREUX.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Montreux?

For your journey from Zurich to Montreux, you can travel 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.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Montreux

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Zurich – Montreux Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Zurich to Montreux ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Montreux 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 Zurich - Montreux. 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 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.

Zurich to Montreux train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 19m	8h 19m	3h 00m	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 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 8h 01m Lausanne SBB 18407 8h 15m Vevey 8h 19m Montreux
6h 04m	8h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
6h 32m	9h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
6h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 706 7h 28m Bern 7h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 9h 01m Lausanne SBB 18409 9h 15m Vevey 9h 20m Montreux
7h 04m	9h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
7h 32m	10h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
7h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 708 8h 28m Bern 8h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 10h 01m Lausanne SBB 18411 10h 15m Vevey 10h 20m Montreux
8h 04m	10h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
8h 32m	11h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
8h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 710 9h 28m Bern 9h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 11h 01m Lausanne SBB 18413 11h 15m Vevey 11h 20m Montreux
9h 04m	11h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
9h 32m	12h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
9h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 712 10h 28m Bern 10h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 12h 01m Lausanne SBB 18415 12h 15m Vevey 12h 20m Montreux
10h 04m	12h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
10h 32m	13h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
10h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 714 11h 28m Bern 11h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 13h 01m Lausanne SBB 18417 13h 15m Vevey 13h 20m Montreux
11h 04m	13h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
11h 32m	14h 19m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
11h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 716 12h 28m Bern 12h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 14h 01m Lausanne SBB 18419 14h 15m Vevey 14h 19m Montreux
12h 04m	14h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
12h 32m	15h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
12h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 718 13h 28m Bern 13h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 15h 01m Lausanne SBB 18421 15h 15m Vevey 15h 20m Montreux
13h 04m	15h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
13h 32m	16h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
13h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 720 14h 28m Bern 14h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 16h 01m Lausanne SBB 18423 16h 15m Vevey 16h 20m Montreux
14h 04m	16h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
14h 32m	17h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
14h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 722 15h 28m Bern 15h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 17h 01m Lausanne SBB 18425 17h 15m Vevey 17h 20m Montreux
15h 04m	17h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
15h 32m	18h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
15h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 724 16h 28m Bern 16h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 18h 01m Lausanne SBB 18427 18h 15m Vevey 18h 20m Montreux
16h 04m	18h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
16h 32m	19h 19m	2h 47m	SBB	Booking
16h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 726 17h 28m Bern 17h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 19h 01m Lausanne SBB 18429 19h 15m Vevey 19h 19m Montreux
17h 04m	19h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
17h 32m	20h 20m	2h 48m	SBB	Booking
17h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 728 18h 28m Bern 18h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 49m Lausanne Connection: 12 min 20h 01m Lausanne SBB 18431 20h 15m Vevey 20h 20m Montreux
18h 04m	20h 50m	2h 46m	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 50m Montreux
18h 32m	21h 31m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
18h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 730 19h 28m Bern 19h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 49m Lausanne Connection: 06 min 20h 55m Lausanne SBB 24183 20h 58m Pully 21h 01m Lutry 21h 05m Cully 21h 07m Epesses 21h 10m Rivaz 21h 12m St-Saphorin 21h 16m Vevey 21h 21m La Tour-De-Peilz 21h 24m Burier 21h 26m Clarens 21h 31m 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 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 23h 26m Lausanne Connection: 22 min 23h 48m Lausanne SBB 1841 0h 02m Vevey 0h 09m Montreux
21h 29m	0h 38m	3h 09m	SBB	Booking
21h 29m Zurich Hb SBB 1788 22h 00m Olten 22h 13m Oensingen 22h 25m Solothurn 22h 33m Grenchen Sud 22h 43m Biel/Bienne Connection: 05 min 22h 48m Biel/Bienne SBB 1640 23h 07m Neuchatel 23h 28m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 48m Renens Vd Connection: 17 min 0h 05m Renens Vd SBB 1743 0h 12m Lausanne 0h 28m Vevey 0h 38m Montreux
21h 32m	0h 54m	3h 22m	SBB	Booking
21h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 736 22h 28m Bern 22h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg Connection: 08 min 23h 04m Fribourg/Freiburg SBB 24586 23h 08m Villars-Sur-Glane 23h 11m Avry-Matran 23h 15m Neyruz Fr 23h 18m Cottens Fr 23h 21m Chenens 23h 31m Romont 23h 39m Vauderens 23h 44m Oron 23h 48m Palezieux 23h 53m Moreillon 23h 56m Puidoux 0h 00m Grandvaux 0h 02m Bossiere 0h 05m La Conversion 0h 07m Pully-Nord 0h 11m Lausanne Connection: 13 min 0h 24m Lausanne SBB 24297 0h 27m Pully 0h 30m Lutry 0h 34m Cully 0h 36m Epesses 0h 39m Rivaz 0h 41m St-Saphorin 0h 45m Vevey 0h 47m La Tour-De-Peilz 0h 49m Burier 0h 51m Clarens 0h 54m Montreux

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