Best base town for day trips Lausanne/Montreux
A traveler is trying to decide the best base for day trips between Lausanne, Montreux, and Vevey. They want advice on which town would allow for easier access to attractions and less traveling time. The suggestions given highlight Montreux as a particularly appealing choice due to its small size and lakeside access.
- Check public transport timetables to minimize travel time for your day trips.
- Montreux offers easier access to lakeshore promenades and direct routes to popular sites like Rochers-de-Naye.
- Consider what kind of atmosphere you prefer: Montreux is smaller and more cozy, while Lausanne is vibrant and lively.
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What would be the best location for day trips Lausanne or Montreux? I also looked at Vevey. Thanks.
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Hi Mavy, welcome to MySwissAlps!
If cutting down on traveling time is important to you, I advise you to check the timetable for the day trips you have in mind: https://www.myswissalps.com/timetable. For example: if you plan to visit Geneva (https://www.myswissalps.com/geneva), this will require less traveling time from Lausanne than from Montreux or Vevey.
Of course there are more factors than just traveling distances. Lausanne, Montreux and Vevey each make for good base towns. If I had to choose, I’d pick Montreux. That’s because it’s smaller than Lausanne, because you can reach the lakeshore with its great promenade more easily and because you’ll have direct access to Rochers-de-Naye (https://www.myswissalps.com/rochersdenaye). But again: that’s personal. Lausanne is vibrant and beautiful too!
You can best compare the towns with the information below and find out what appeals to you more:
Does this get you started?
Thank you so much. I will research some accommodations in the Montreux/Vevey area.
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