The distance between Engelberg and Lugano is around 173km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Engelberg to Lugano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lugano → Engelberg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Luzern and then to Lugano.
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Take the train to Luzern then take the bus to Lugano Stadio.
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There are several options for getting from Engelberg to Lugano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around CHF 27 ($27) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 23 ($23).
The distance between Engelberg and Lugano is around 173km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Engelberg and Lugano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Engelberg to Lugano is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx CHF 23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Engelberg and Lugano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Engelberg and Lugano. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Engelberg to Lugano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Luzern. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Zentralbahn, Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Engelberg and Lugano. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Engelberg and Lugano. We recommend that you drive to Lugano. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Engelberg to Lugano. We recommend that you take the train to Luzern and then to Lugano. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lugano is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 163km (102 miles) from Lugano. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Engelberg and Lugano. The distance is around 173km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Engelberg to Lugano is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 110 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | CHF 110($115) | every 2 hours | 192km (119 miles) |
Train to Locarno | 4h 25m | CHF 47($48) | every 4 hours | 256km (159 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 15m | CHF 27($27) | twice a week | 202km (126 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | CHF 23($23) | on demand | 173km (108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lugano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.