Bern to Montreux: Road Trip Guide & Distance

43.9 miles 70.6 km · straight line
55.3 miles actual route 89 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
CHF 11 - CHF 13 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Bern from Montreux?

The distance from Bern to Montreux is 43.9 miles (70.6 km) as the crow flies. Montreux is located SW of Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.3 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Bern 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 Bern to Montreux

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min CHF 11 - CHF 13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bern & Montreux

Quick Facts

Bern
46.95°N, 7.45°E
Europe/Zurich
540m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 567.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM