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Prices verified: Aug 2026 Source: SBB CFF FFS (IR / RER Vaud)

Lausanne to Montreux: Travel Options & Verdict

Distance: 28 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.

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Direct trains take 20 minutes from Lausanne to Montreux for CHF 13.40 (CHF 6.70 Half Fare), gliding through the UNESCO terraced vineyards of Lavaux above the lake.
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    Lausanne Start
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    Montreux 28 km route

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Transport options from Lausanne to Montreux
Transport Mode Operator Duration Typical Price Stations / Airports Key Booking Tip
train Direct SBB CFF FFS (IR / RER Vaud) 20m €6.70 - €13.40
Dep: Lausanne
Arr: Montreux
One of Europe’s most beautiful 20-minute train journeys; sit on the lakeside. Fare source
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
Prices verified: Aug 2026 Source: SBB CFF FFS (IR / RER Vaud)
Traveling in the opposite direction? Montreux → Lausanne options are mirror schedules.