Montreux to Zermatt: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.1 miles 79 km · straight line
89.5 miles actual route 144.1 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
CHF 17 - CHF 21 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Montreux from Zermatt?

The distance from Montreux to Zermatt is 49.1 miles (79 km) as the crow flies. Zermatt is located SE of Montreux. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.5 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Montreux and Zermatt. 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 Montreux to Zermatt

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min CHF 17 - CHF 21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreux & Zermatt

Quick Facts

Montreux
46.43°N, 6.91°E
Europe/Zurich
390m elevation
Zermatt
46.02°N, 7.75°E
Europe/Zurich
1608m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 507.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM