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Klostermuseum Engelberg
Monastery museum presenting Engelberg Abbey’s history, manuscripts, sacred art, and cultural influence on the valley.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
10
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 675 · IR 2974
ICE 103 · IC 675 · IR 2974
ICE 105 · EC 173 · IR 2978
ICE 279 · IR 2327 · IR 2976
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IR 2323 · IR 2972
ECE 151 · IC 671 · IR 2970
ICE 105 · EC 173 · IR 2978
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IR 2323 · IR 2972
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 2331 · IR 2980
ICE 103 · IC 675 · IR 2974Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $244 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg costing on average $96.
A bus is $209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg costing on average $244.
Other travel options to Engelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (4h 50m by train vs 5h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 151 · IC 671 · IR 2970 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h51 | 12:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277 · IR 2323 · IR 2972 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 1:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IR 2323 · IR 2972 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 1:53 PM Engelberg station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 675 · IR 2974 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 2:53 PM Engelberg station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 103 · IC 675 · IR 2974 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 2:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 · IR 2327 · IR 2976 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 3:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IR 2327 · IR 2976 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 3:53 PM Engelberg station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2585 · ICE 105 · EC 173 · IR 2978 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 4:53 PM Engelberg station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 105 · EC 173 · IR 2978 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 4:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 2331 · IR 2980 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 5:53 PM Engelberg station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 but you can travel from only $27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Engelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Engelberg trip today.
Monastery museum presenting Engelberg Abbey’s history, manuscripts, sacred art, and cultural influence on the valley.
Cheese dairy visitor area explains traditional production and monastery links, with educational displays on regional food culture.
Visitor exhibition at Titlis stations covering glaciers, alpine engineering, and the development of high-mountain tourism.
Engelberg’s signature summit destination, famed for glacier views, cliff walk, and dramatic high-Alpine scenery.
Picturesque mountain lake below Titlis, loved for easy walks, reflections, and a classic Engelberg postcard landscape.
High lookout near Titlis with broad glacier views and a dramatic suspension bridge experience above the ice.
A hearty Alpine cheese fondue shared from a communal pot. It is a classic Central Swiss mountain dish, especially popular after skiing or winter walks.
Small pan-fried potato cakes from Central Switzerland, often served with cheese, apple sauce, or sausage. It is a rustic farmhouse specialty of the region.
Central Swiss Alpine macaroni baked or mixed with potatoes, cream, cheese, and onions, often served with apple sauce. It is a beloved mountain comfort food.
Historic Belle Époque hotel restaurant known for refined Swiss and French cuisine in an elegant setting near the monastery and station.
Traditional Swiss restaurant serving fondue, raclette, and hearty regional classics in a cozy chalet atmosphere popular with visitors and locals.
Well-known casual spot for pizzas, pasta, and Swiss favorites with a lively, family-friendly atmosphere in central Engelberg.
Engelberg is costly even by Alpine standards, with higher hotel, dining, and mountain transit prices than many Swiss and nearby European resort towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Engelberg railway station -> Engelberg village center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Engelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Engelberg trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Engelberg station pair, with some services arriving at Engelberg, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Engelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Engelberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Spice Bistro, Alpenclub
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Ticket office support is available at Engelberg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Engelberg.
Available at Engelberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Engelberg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Engelberg: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Kempinski Palace Engelberg, Hotel Bellevue-Terminus, Hotel Waldegg.
Engelberg, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Engelberg, Bahnhof.
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