There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Montreux by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Re33 / ...
4h 44mCHF 45–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1629 / ...
6h 51mCHF 32–71Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Ec / ...
4h 45mCHF 62–153Drive 295.2 km
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Montreuxcar 295.2 km
3h 23mCHF 48–69
Saint-Étienne to Montreux by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Montreux is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Montreux is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and arriving at Lausanne, gare via Lyon and Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Montreux. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Montreux via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Montreux is 296 km. The road distance is 295.2 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Montreux without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Saint-Étienne to Montreux, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Montreux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.
Saint-Étienne to Montreux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Montreux is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Montreux, Switzerland?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montreux via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Montreux via Lyon, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare, and Lausanne in around 6h 51m.
Train from Genève to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Étienne to Montreux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Saint-Étienne to Montreux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Montreux is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Montreux.
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