The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Engelberg
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 to Engelberg will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Engelberg on Wed, Nov 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.










Live departures
Zurich to Engelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Engelberg trains for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 70 2615 | 2615 · IR LEX 2964 | 2964 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h43 | 8:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 · IR LEX 2966 | 2966 | 7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h02 | 9:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 · IR LEX 2966 | 2966 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h59 | 9:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2617 | 2617 · IR LEX 2966 | 2966 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h43 | 9:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 · IR LEX 2968 | 2968 | 8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h09 | 10:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 · IR LEX 2968 | 2968 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h02 | 10:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 · IR LEX 2968 | 2968 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h59 | 10:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2619 | 2619 · IR LEX 2968 | 2968 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h43 | 10:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 · IR LEX 2970 | 2970 | 9:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h09 | 11:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 · IR LEX 2970 | 2970 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h02 | 11:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19141 | 19141 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 · IR LEX 2970 | 2970 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h59 | 11:53 AM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2621 | 2621 · IR LEX 2970 | 2970 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h43 | 11:53 AM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19145 | 19145 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 · IR LEX 2972 | 2972 | 10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h59 | 12:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2623 | 2623 · IR LEX 2972 | 2972 | 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h43 | 12:53 PM Engelberg station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 · IR LEX 2974 | 2974 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h59 | 1:53 PM Engelberg station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Engelberg
Trains from Zurich to Engelberg run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Engelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Engelberg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Marktküche
- Restaurant Volkshaus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Ascot
- Hotel Glockenhof
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Located in the main hall
- 104 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 9, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
- Hotel Uto Kulm
- 56 places, covered
- Free
- The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.
- S-Bahn: S4
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Spice Bistro
- Alpenclub
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Kempinski Palace Engelberg
- Hotel Bellevue-Terminus
- Hotel Waldegg
- 160 places
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single-level plan with two platforms and a waiting area.
- Train: Zentralbahn line to Lucerne
- Bus: Local bus services available
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