The average train between Basel and Montreux takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Montreux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Montreux. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Montreux at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Montreux station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Basel to Montreux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Montreux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Basel to Montreux train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Montreux is 134.8 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lausanne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–190 and the journey takes 2h 24m.