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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Engelberg
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Engelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Engelberg will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 6 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Engelberg on Tue, Jul 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Tue, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:09 PM2h44Zurich Airport2:53 PMEngelberg$451One-way0 transfers- 7:39 AM2h14Zurich Airport9:53 AMEngelberg$541One-way0 transfers
- 7:49 AM2h04Zurich Airport9:53 AMEngelberg$551One-way0 transfers
- 9:39 AM2h14Zurich Airport11:53 AMEngelberg$571One-way0 transfers
- 11:39 AM2h14Zurich Airport1:53 PMEngelberg$581One-way0 transfers
- 7:49 AM2h04Zurich Airport9:53 AMEngelberg$551One-way0 transfers
- 7:49 PM2h04Zurich Airport9:53 PMEngelberg$641One-way0 transfers
- 7:39 AM2h14Zurich Airport9:53 AMEngelberg$541One-way0 transfers
- 9:39 AM2h14Zurich Airport11:53 AMEngelberg$571One-way0 transfers
- 11:39 AM2h14Zurich Airport1:53 PMEngelberg$581One-way0 transfers
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Compare train for Zurich Airport to Engelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Engelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Engelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $95 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€35). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich Airport to Engelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Engelberg trains for today, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 · IR LEX 3080 | 3080 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 2h27 | 10:42 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 · IR LEX 2966 | 2966 | 8:49 AM Zurich Airport | 2h04 | 10:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3260 | 3260 · IR LEX 2968 | 2968 | 9:39 AM Zurich Airport | 2h14 | 11:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 · IR LEX 2968 | 2968 | 9:49 AM Zurich Airport | 2h04 | 11:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3262 | 3262 · IR LEX 2970 | 2970 | 10:39 AM Zurich Airport | 2h14 | 12:53 PM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 · IR LEX 2970 | 2970 | 10:49 AM Zurich Airport | 2h04 | 12:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Engelberg
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Trains from Zurich Airport to Engelberg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
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