The average train between Lugano and Montreux takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 4 times a day between Lugano and Montreux. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Montreux at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Locarno FART and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano to Montreux? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Montreux station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Lugano to Montreux train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno FART station.
Lugano to Montreux train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Montreux station.
Book your Lugano to Montreux train tickets online with Trenord, FART and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lugano and Montreux is 164.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Montreux via Locarno FART and Domodossola in around 5h 22m.