Zermatt to Engelberg by train

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Overview: trains from Zermatt to Engelberg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zermatt to Engelberg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:37 View journey
Last train 21:13 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 4hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 102
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £84.29 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 35m
Train operators 89

Travelling by train from Zermatt to Engelberg

Ready to travel from Zermatt to Engelberg by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Zermatt to Engelberg

Getting from Zermatt to Engelberg by rail typically costs £84.29, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Zermatt and Engelberg

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Zermatt to Engelberg by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:37

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:13

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:37

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:13

  • Average number of daily trains: 25 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 29 minutes

Train duration for trips from Zermatt to Engelberg

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 16 minutes, crossing a total distance of 102 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Zermatt to Engelberg trains

Tickets for travel to Engelberg along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Zermatt to Engelberg

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Engelberg city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Zermatt to Engelberg

Want to know more about your journey from Zermatt to Engelberg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Zermatt and Engelberg is 102 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.