Lisbon to Montreux: Road Trip Guide & Distance

972.1 miles 1564.4 km · straight line
1166.5 miles estimated 1877.3 km · driving distance
23h 28min estimated drive time
€201 - €248 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Lisbon from Montreux?

The distance from Lisbon to Montreux is 972.1 miles (1564.4 km) as the crow flies. Montreux is located NE of Lisbon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1166.5 miles, taking about 23h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Lisbon is in Portugal, while Montreux is in Switzerland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lisbon and Montreux. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lisbon to Montreux

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 28min €201 - €248 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 10min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 30min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lisbon & Montreux

Quick Facts

Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m 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 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients