The cheapest and fastest trains from Engelberg to Zurich
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Engelberg to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Engelberg to Zurich will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 trains that leave Engelberg for Zurich every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.








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Engelberg to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Engelberg to Zurich trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 480 21401 | 21401 · S 44 22401 | 22401 · IR 70 2610 | 2610 | 04:02 Engelberg | 1h49 | 05:51 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
B 480 21401 | 21401 · S 44 22401 | 22401 · IR 70 2610 | 2610 · S 11 19124 | 19124 | 04:02 Engelberg | 2h03 | 06:05 Zurich Altstetten | 3 changes | |
B 480 21401 | 21401 · S 44 22401 | 22401 · IR 70 2610 | 2610 · S 6 18624 | 18624 | 04:02 Engelberg | 2h06 | 06:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IR LEX 2959 | 2959 · IR 70 2612 | 2612 · S 6 18628 | 18628 | 05:02 Engelberg station | 2h06 | 07:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2959 | 2959 · IR 70 2612 | 2612 · S 11 19128 | 19128 | 05:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 07:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2959 | 2959 · IR 70 2612 | 2612 | 05:02 Engelberg station | 2h13 | 07:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2959 | 2959 · IR 70 2612 | 2612 | 05:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 06:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2961 | 2961 · IR 70 2614 | 2614 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 06:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 08:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2961 | 2961 · IR 70 2614 | 2614 · S 6 18632 | 18632 | 06:02 Engelberg station | 2h06 | 08:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2961 | 2961 · IR 70 2614 | 2614 | 06:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 07:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2963 | 2963 · IR 70 2616 | 2616 · S 11 19136 | 19136 | 07:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 09:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2963 | 2963 · IR 70 2616 | 2616 · S 6 18636 | 18636 | 07:02 Engelberg station | 2h06 | 09:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2963 | 2963 · IR 70 2616 | 2616 | 07:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 08:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2963 | 2963 · IR 70 2616 | 2616 | 07:02 Engelberg station | 2h13 | 09:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2965 | 2965 · IR 70 2618 | 2618 · S 6 18640 | 18640 | 08:02 Engelberg station | 2h06 | 10:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2965 | 2965 · IR 70 2618 | 2618 | 08:02 Engelberg station | 2h13 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2965 | 2965 · IR 70 2618 | 2618 | 08:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 09:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2965 | 2965 · IR 70 2618 | 2618 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 08:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 10:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2967 | 2967 · IR 70 2620 | 2620 · S 11 19144 | 19144 | 09:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 11:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2967 | 2967 · IR 70 2620 | 2620 | 09:02 Engelberg station | 2h13 | 11:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2967 | 2967 · IR 70 2620 | 2620 · S 6 18644 | 18644 | 09:02 Engelberg station | 2h06 | 11:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2967 | 2967 · IR 70 2620 | 2620 | 09:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 10:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2969 | 2969 · IR 70 2622 | 2622 · S 11 19148 | 19148 | 10:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 12:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2969 | 2969 · IR 70 2622 | 2622 | 10:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 11:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR LEX 2971 | 2971 · IR 70 2624 | 2624 · S 11 19152 | 19152 | 11:02 Engelberg station | 2h03 | 13:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR LEX 2971 | 2971 · IR 70 2624 | 2624 | 11:02 Engelberg station | 1h49 | 12:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Engelberg to Zurich
Trains from Engelberg to Zurich run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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FAQs: Engelberg to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Engelberg to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Engelberg and Zurich
- 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
- 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
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