How to travel from Engelberg to Saas-Fee, Switzerland

The distance between Engelberg and Saas-Fee is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Engelberg to Saas-Fee by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Neuffen Bf and then to Bernhausen Bahnhof then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Visp then take the bus to Saas-Fee Busterminal.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    CHF 280($280)
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Take the train to Zuerich Hb and then to Visp.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CHF 200($205)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station then take the train to Visp.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Saas-Fee.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance471km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Engelberg and Saas-Fee

There are several options for getting from Engelberg to Saas-Fee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around CHF 150 ($150) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 280 ($280).

The distance between Engelberg and Saas-Fee is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (54 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Engelberg and Saas-Fee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Engelberg to Saas-Fee is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Engelberg and Saas-Fee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around CHF 150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Engelberg and Saas-Fee. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Engelberg to Saas-Fee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Metzingen Bahnhof, Tuebingen Hbf, Horb Bahnhof/ZOB, Zuerich Hb and Visp. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), ABELLIO Rail and ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH run train services between Engelberg and Saas-Fee. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Engelberg and Saas-Fee. We recommend that you take the bus to Neuffen Bf and then to Bernhausen Bahnhof then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Visp then take the bus to Saas-Fee Busterminal. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Engelberg to Saas-Fee. We recommend that you take the bus to Neuffen Bf and then to Bernhausen Bahnhof then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Visp then take the bus to Saas-Fee Busterminal. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Saas-Fee is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Saas-Fee. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) 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 Engelberg and Saas-Fee. The distance is around 471km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Engelberg to Saas-Fee is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 200 ($205).

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Transport options from Engelberg to Saas-Fee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 45m
CHF 280($280)
twice daily552km (343 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 10m
CHF 200($205)
5 times a day474km (294 miles)
Train via Herrenberg7h 15m
CHF 250($250)
hourly510km (317 miles)
Train via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof7h 40m
CHF 230($235)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 20m
CHF 150($150)
once daily454km (282 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
CHF 61($62)
on demand471km (293 miles)

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Airports near Saas-Fee

The following major airports near Saas-Fee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Saas-Fee
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Saas-Fee
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Saas-Fee