What is the cheapest way to get from Lachen to Montreux?

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Montreux is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lachen to Montreux?

The fastest way to get from Lachen to Montreux is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Lachen and Montreux?

No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Montreux via Zürich HB and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Lachen to Montreux?

The distance between Lachen and Montreux is 281 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.

How do I travel from Lachen to Montreux without a car?

The best way to get from Lachen to Montreux without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Lachen to Montreux?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Lachen to Montreux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lachen to Montreux train from?

Lachen to Montreux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Lachen to Montreux?

The best way to get from Lachen to Montreux is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Lachen to Montreux train arrive?

Lachen to Montreux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Lachen to Montreux?

Yes, the driving distance between Lachen to Montreux is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lachen to Montreux.

How do I get a train ticket from Lachen to Montreux?

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Where can I stay near Montreux?

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Lachen to Montreux - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lachen to Montreux 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
3h 53m
CHF 81–123
Drive 242.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lachen to Montreux242.4 km
2h 36m
CHF 40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LausanneN106 / ...
5h 34m
CHF 51–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Montreux
4h 27m
CHF 123–316
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to BernIr35
2. Take the train from Bern to BulleRe2
6h 8m

Lachen to Montreux by train

329Weekly Trains

3h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.9 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Montreux, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lausanne every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausanne 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 17–24 and the journey takes 2h 55m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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