Getting to Engelberg
Engelberg in Central Switzerland is easily accessible via excellent road and rail connections from Zurich, Basel, and Bern airports. The closest airport, Zurich International Airport, is about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car or around 2 hours by train (change at Lucerne). Private, door-to-door airport transfers are available too.
Fly SWISS and your skis fly free © SWISS
Nearest Airports to Engelberg
The closest major international airport is Zurich (100 km), which is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by road or around 2 hours by rail from the resort.
Zurich 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 travel directly from the airport 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
Getting to Engelberg – easy and fast to reach by train © Engelberg-Titlis.ch
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 stop at Lucerne, allowing ample time to change to the Luzern-Engelberg Express directly from Lucerne 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
Parking in Engelberg
Three public car parks – Car Parks 1, 2, and 3 – located off Rohrstrasse, near 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.