Montreux to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.6 miles 739.6 km · straight line
551.5 miles estimated 887.5 km · driving distance
11h 6min estimated drive time
CHF 107 - CHF 131 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Montreux from Vienna?

The distance from Montreux to Vienna is 459.6 miles (739.6 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located ENE of Montreux. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.5 miles, taking about 11h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Montreux is in Switzerland, while Vienna is in Austria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montreux and Vienna. 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 Montreux to Vienna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 6min CHF 107 - CHF 131 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 19min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 33min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreux & Vienna

Quick Facts

Montreux
46.43°N, 6.91°E
Europe/Zurich
390m elevation
Vienna
48.21°N, 16.37°E
Europe/Vienna
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients