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