There are 8 ways to get from Montreux to Monaco by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 9h 9m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 11h 24m
6 alternative options
Train, bus via Turin • 13h 14m
Drive • 5h 18m
Train to Geneva, fly to Nice • 5h 32m
Train to Zurich, fly to Nice • 7h 38m
Train, train to Basel, fly to Nice • 7h 46m
Train to Geneva, fly to Monaco • 5h 23m
Montreux to Monaco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreux to Monaco is to train and bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Montreux to Monaco is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.
No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Montreux and arriving at Monaco Monte Carlo via Geneve, Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Montreux and Monaco is 800 km. The road distance is 503.1 km.
The best way to get from Montreux to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 290.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Montreux to Monaco, including transfers.
Montreux to Monaco train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Montreux station.
Montreux to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreux to Monaco is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Montreux to Monaco.
There are 6595+ hotels available in Monaco. Prices start at €55 per night.
- Distance: 800 km
- Duration: 9h 9m
What companies run services between Montreux, Switzerland and Monaco?
You can take a train from Montreux to Monaco via Genève, Geneve, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, and Nice Ville in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
Flights from Basel to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Geneva to Monaco via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from Geneva to Monaco via Zurich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €380
- Website
- monacair.mc
Flights from Geneva to Monaco via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from Geneva to Monaco via Zurich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Zurich to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Nice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €650
Flights from Basel to Nice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Montreux to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Montreux to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Aosta to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16 - €18
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €30 - €33
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Bus from Martigny, gare to Aosta, Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.tmrsa.ch/en/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Aosta to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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