Town in Vaud, Switzerland
Getting around Montreux
How to get around Montreux
Trains and lake boats make Montreux easy without a car. Walk along the promenade, ride buses for Chillon, and use the SBB app for tickets.
Ways to get around Montreux
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| SBB/CFF regional trains | From about 3 CHF; Vevey about 4–5 CHF | Frequent trains to Vevey, Lausanne and Geneva airport |
| Trolleybus 201 (Vevey–Villeneuve–Rennaz) | Mobilis zone ticket | Runs along the lake past Chillon Castle; reaches the Rennaz hospital |
| CGN lake boats | From about 14 CHF single; cruises 38–55 CHF | Calls at Montreux, Chillon and Vevey; seasonal timetable |
| Rochers-de-Naye cog railway | From about 36 CHF return | About 50 min from Montreux to 2,042 m; seasonal |
Ride-hailing apps in Montreux
A 5 km ride costs about CHF20–35 ($24–42).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Listed for Montreux, Vevey and Lausanne; fares are high |
- Taxis are expensive and fare-metered; trains and buses are cheaper. Book airport transfers by train or private driver.
Arriving in Montreux
Geneva (GVA)
SBB train from the airport station to Montreux about 1 h 15, every 30 min, roughly 40 CHF second class (about half with a Half Fare card).
Zurich (ZRH)
About 3 h by train via Bern or Lausanne; Geneva is the easier arrival airport.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rental scooters are rare; bikes and e-bikes can be rented at the station. Trains and buses are easier.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences valid 12 months; IDP needed unless in German, French, Italian or English. Motorway vignette CHF 40.
- Onward travel in Switzerland: Trains run on time and reach nearly every valley, with connecting buses, boats and cable cars. Fares are high; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card cuts costs.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Montreux?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Montreux?
Trains and lake boats make Montreux easy without a car. Walk along the promenade, ride buses for Chillon, and use the SBB app for tickets.
How do I get from the airport to Montreux?
SBB train from the airport station to Montreux about 1 h 15, every 30 min, roughly 40 CHF second class (about half with a Half Fare card).
Is Montreux walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- SBB Swiss Federal Railways
- SBB rail passes for visitors
- Montreux Riviera Tourism
- Hôpital Riviera-Chablais
- Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB)
- CGN Lake Geneva boats
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