Basel to Montreux: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.3 miles 135.6 km · straight line
114 miles actual route 183.4 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
CHF 22 - CHF 27 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Basel from Montreux?

The distance from Basel to Montreux is 84.3 miles (135.6 km) as the crow flies. Montreux is located SSW of Basel. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in Switzerland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basel and Montreux. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basel to Montreux

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min CHF 22 - CHF 27 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basel & Montreux

Quick Facts

Basel
47.56°N, 7.59°E
Europe/Zurich
260m elevation
Montreux
46.43°N, 6.91°E
Europe/Zurich
390m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 295.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM