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You will find extensive information about Montreux and the surrounding area on the official Montreux tourist office website

Transportation
Getting from Geneva to Montreux: Direct trains run twice an hour between Geneva Airport train station and Montreux town centre. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Be aware that no trains run between 23:12 and 05:12, except on Friday and Saturday nights. Click here to visit the official SBB website for online timetables and ticket prices.

Montreux bus transportation: If you are staying in Montreux or Vevey you will be given a free Montreux Riviera Pass upon arrival at your hotel. This pass entitles you to free use of the vmcv public bus transportation. If you need to take the bus before you are given your pass you may present your hotel booking to the ticket controller or bus driver. Click here for information about bus lines and timetables. (website in French only).

Montreux taxi services: Click here for a list of the different taxi services available in Montreux, as well as standard fares

Accommodation
To book your accommodation please click here.

Climate and dress
It is usually cold in November, with temperatures ranging between 2°C and 9°C and possible rainfall.
Business or smart casual dress is appropriate.

Tourism
Montreux is a beautiful town situated at the edge of Lake Geneva with a stunning view of the French Alps. We hope that you will be able to make the most of your stay and discover some of the many attractions that Montreux and the surrounding area have to offer.

You will find all the information you need about the area on the Montreux tourist office website. In addition, here are a few ideas and addresses that you might like to explore:

- The Olympic Museum in Lausanne

- The beautiful Chillon Castle, built into a rocky islet on the shores of Lake Geneva

- The famous Lavaux Vineyards

Money

The official currency is the Swiss Franc, CHF. Credit cards are widely accepted. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at Geneva Airport, in banks and sometimes in hotels. Click here for exchange rates

Telephone
Country code: +41
Outgoing international calls can be made from hotels. Most mobile telephones with international connections work.

Time
GMT +1

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