Getting to Engelberg
Engelberg in Central Switzerland is easy to get to via excellent road and rail connections from Zurich, Basel and Berne airports. The closest airport, Zurich International Airport, is about 1 hour 20 minutes by car or just over 2 hours by train (change at Lucerne). Private, door-to-door airport transfers are available too.
Nearest Airports to Engelberg
The closest major international airport is Zurich (100km), which is just 1 hour and 20 minutes by road or around 2 hours by rail from the resort.
Zurich International Airport – 101 km / 1 hour 20 minutes
Basel Airport – 137km / 1 hour 40 minutes
Berne airport – 137 km / 1 hour 55 minutes
Airport Transfers to Engelberg
The fastest way to get from the airport directly to your accommodation in Engelberg is to book a private airport transfer.
Ski-Lifts Airport Transfers to Engelberg
Each year, Ski-Lifts helps more than 100,000 skiers and boarders get to their accommodation in ski resorts, including Engelberg from all the nearby airports. Ski-Lifts offer a range of hassle-free, door-to-door transfer options and 24/7 assistance. Get an immediate quote and book online >
Alps2Alps Low-Cost Reliable Transfer Service
Alps2Alps covers all major ski destinations in the Alps and provides reliable transfers to Engelberg from Zurich Airport, EuroAirport (Basel Mulhouse Freiburg) or regional train stations at seriously competitive prices. Professional English-speaking drivers meet and greet you on arrival and transport you safely and swiftly to your accommodation. Shared transfers, private transfers or group transfers for up to 52 people with secure online booking, 24/7 telephone support and generous discounts for mid-week transfers. Get a transfer quotation and book online >
Getting to Engelberg by Rail from Zurich Airport
Engelberg can be reached slightly more slowly by rail from Zurich airport to Lucerne, with hourly direct connections from the airport to Lucerne and a direct hourly service from Lucerne to Engelberg. The rail journey from the airport takes just over 2 hours, including a 15-minute interval at Lucerne, allowing ample time to change to the Luzern-Engelberg Express from Lucerne directly to the centre of Engelberg.
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Driving to Engelberg
Engelberg is just 20 km from the nearest motorway exit and is easily reached by car. Follow motorways from all directions to Lucerne, then the A2 south towards the Gotthard. Leave the A2 at the Stans-Süd exit (16 km after Lucerne) and follow signs for Engelberg (a further 20 km by good road).
Zurich – 85km / 1 hour 10 mins
Geneva – 300 km / 3 hours 45 mins
Frankfurt – 455 km / 5 hours
Munich – 400 km / 4 hours 30 mins
Milan – 247 km / 3 hours 15 mins
Paris – 640 km / 7 hours
London – 1,040 km / 11 hours 30 mins
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Parking in Engelberg
Three public car parks – Car Parks 1, 2 and 3 – off Rohrstrasse, close to the Engelberg-Titlis lift station, and a public car park off Wydenstrasse for the Brunni Klostermatte ski area, offer convenient parking for skiers at reasonable daily rates.
The public car parks closer to the centre of Engelberg are for short-term parking. So, if travelling by car, check for hotel parking facilities before booking and note that some hotels charge CHF 20 per day or more for parking.
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Free Ski Bus Service in Engelberg
Engelberg’s free ski bus service (Lines 301 to 307) provides convenient transportation between the train station and the main ski lifts all year around (except in the low season). From the end of November until late April, the popular Dorf Express (Line 301) between the train station and the Titlis lift station runs every 15 – 20 minutes from 7.50 am until 5:30 pm, except there is no service between 12:00 pm and 1:35 pm or when ski lifts are closed and/or in bad weather.