The average train between Montreux and Basel takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Montreux to Basel. 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 Montreux and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montreux is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Montreux station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Montreux to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Montreux to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Montreux to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Montreux and Basel is 134.8 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–190 and the journey takes 2h 22m.