Travelling from Chamonix to Montreux by train

Want to know how to get from Chamonix to Montreux by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Chamonix to Montreux take around 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 57 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Chamonix is scheduled to depart at around  07:28. The last departure is usually at around 20:28 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Chamonix at around 07:28, with the last train leaving at around 20:28. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 27 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$47.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Montreux, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Montreux.

Is there a direct train from Chamonix to Montreux?

The journey between Chamonix and Montreux usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Chamonix to Montreux?

The Chamonix to Montreux train travel takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Chamonix to Montreux train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Montreux leaving Chamonix at around 07:28 and the last train leaving at around 20:28 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Chamonix at around 07:28, with the final departure at 20:28.