How to travel from Bern to Engelberg, Switzerland
The distance between Bern and Engelberg is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bern to Engelberg by car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Engelberg → Bern if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Stuttgart (STR).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costCHF 280($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Drive
Drive to Engelberg (Leonberg).
- Duration3h 30m
- Distance325km (202 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Engelberg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bern to Engelberg by car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around CHF 280 ($280) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 42 ($43).
The distance between Bern and Engelberg is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bern and Engelberg by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bern to Engelberg is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 42 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Engelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around CHF 280 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bern and Engelberg. We recommend that you drive to Engelberg (Leonberg). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bern and Engelberg. We recommend that you drive to Engelberg (Leonberg). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Engelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Stuttgart (STR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Engelberg is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Engelberg. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Engelberg. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Engelberg is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 42 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Engelberg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | CHF 280($280) | hourly | 659km (410 miles) |
| Train to Basel SBB, plane | 4h 20m | CHF 330($335) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train to Gallarate, Fly | 5hrs | CHF 370($375) | twice daily | 619km (385 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | CHF 42($43) | on demand | 325km (202 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bern and Engelberg
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Marino Autolinee
Train operators
DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano
Airports near Engelberg
The following major airports near Engelberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Engelberg
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Engelberg
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Engelberg