Ski transfer Zurich Airport → Engelberg for skiers
You land at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and want to travel with your skis, snowboard and the whole group straight to Engelberg and the Titlis – without changing trains in Lucerne, without hauling luggage on the platform and without a connecting train through the Engelbergertal. SWIVON collects you and your equipment at the terminal and takes you directly to your accommodation in Engelberg or to the valley station – as close as the local access road and your vehicle allow. For ski equipment we use spacious vehicles: Mercedes V-Class with trailer, Sprinter, Sprinter with trailer and coach.
Unlike the general Zurich–Engelberg transfer, this journey is geared entirely towards winter sports: a trailer or luggage compartment for the complete equipment, winter tyres and snow chains when required – and no surcharge per ski or board bag.
Our vehicles for the ski transfer to Engelberg
Skis and snowboards do not belong in the boot of an E- or S-Class. For winter sports we therefore drive vehicles with genuine storage space – the equipment travels in the trailer or in the luggage compartment.
Mercedes V-Class with trailer – up to 7 people
For families and small groups of up to seven people. The V-Class comes with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) and winter tyres; skis, boards and luggage travel in the trailer – and the trailer is included in the price. That keeps the interior clear, so you sit in comfort the whole way.
Mercedes Sprinter – up to 20 people
The Mercedes Sprinter seats up to 20 passengers and is winter-ready with winter tyres – the first choice for families and ski groups travelling into the Engelbergertal together. With smaller groups the equipment travels in the luggage compartment; at full capacity we hitch up a trailer.
Sprinter with trailer – when the bus is fully occupied
If you travel at full capacity, we hitch up a trailer (surcharge CHF 150): that way all of your ski equipment stays securely and dryly stowed, while every seat inside remains free for your group.
Coach with trailer – for large groups, ski schools & clubs
For large groups we organise coaches (up to 30 / up to 50 people): the luggage travels in the underfloor compartment, and with plenty of equipment additionally in a trailer (surcharge CHF 150). If you would rather hire a coach with chauffeur yourself, we provide the right vehicle. For medium-sized groups, a Sprinter or minibus for up to 20 people is also suitable.
The equipment travels with you: For ski transfers we drive the V-Class with trailer, Sprinters, Sprinters with trailer and coaches. We do not use the E- or S-Class – there is simply no room there for skis and boards.
Ski luggage & equipment
Skis, snowboards, ski boots, helmets and suitcases travel with us – with no surcharge per pair and no discussion at the terminal. When you make your enquiry, simply tell us how many people are travelling with how many ski and board bags; we then choose the vehicle. If you would rather hire your equipment in Engelberg itself, you will arrive with light luggage – we plan for that as well.
Groups, ski schools & clubs
Ski weeks, club outings and corporate ski days bring many people and even more equipment to the airport at the same time. We drive the group together, with several vehicles in convoy if required, so that everyone arrives in the valley at the same time. On request we plan the return journey at the same time.
Winter roads, snow chains & safety
The approach to Engelberg is a valley road that stays open all year round: from the Stans-Süd motorway exit a well-built cantonal road leads into the valley – with no pass to cross. Only the last few kilometres from Grafenort are demanding: the road climbs noticeably and winds through several hairpin bends; that is where a chauffeur who drives the route in winter pays off. In winter our vehicles are fitted with winter tyres, and with snow chains when required. Because only one road leads into the valley, we check the road and weather situation before every journey. The agreed price stays fixed – even with snow, traffic jams or diversions there is no winter surcharge.
How your ski transfer works
- Send your enquiry: date, flight number, number of people and number of ski or board bags.
- Receive a fixed price: you receive the price for the right vehicle – with no surcharge per ski or board bag.
- Be collected: your chauffeur waits at the terminal, helps with the loading and drives you directly to Engelberg.
Route & travel time from Zurich Airport
The distance is around 99 km, and the pure driving time is about 1 hour 50 minutes. This applies to the Sprinter and the coach. The route runs along the motorway towards Lucerne and then on the A2 as far as the Stans-Süd exit; from there it is a further 20 km or so via Stans, Dallenwil, Wolfenschiessen and Grafenort up to Engelberg. The first kilometres run flat across the valley floor, after which the road climbs to the village. On fine winter weekends there is more traffic in the Engelbergertal; we take that into account when setting the departure time. During the peak season and at weekends we build in time buffers so that you are at the slopes on time.
Meet & Greet, flight tracking & waiting time – around the clock
We track your flight: if it is delayed, the chauffeur waits without you having to call. On request we welcome you with a name sign in the arrivals hall and help with the ski and board bags all the way to the vehicle. We serve early landings and late-night arrivals just the same.
The Engelberg-Titlis ski area
Engelberg-Titlis offers 82 kilometres of pistes between 1’050 and 3’020 metres – the upper figure is the summit station on the Klein Titlis. Because there is a glacier at the top, the season in Engelberg starts early and lasts well into the spring; the current operating times for the glacier, the sectors and the valley run are announced by the TITLIS Bergbahnen ahead of each season. The showpiece is the 12-kilometre valley run from the Titlis down to Engelberg, with around 2’000 metres of vertical drop in one go – it ends in the village, a few minutes’ walk from the valley station, where we collect you again on request. On the opposite side of the valley lies the sunny family area of Brunni, which is included in the destination’s ticket. We take you directly to the valley station of the TITLIS Bergbahnen on the Gerschnistrasse at the edge of the village, or to the valley station of the Brunni-Bahnen on the sunny side of the valley; in the village we drive right up to your accommodation, as far as the access road allows. If you arrive by coach, we agree the exact stopping point with you when you book.
Return journey: Engelberg → Zurich Airport
We handle the return journey too: we collect you outside your accommodation in Engelberg and bring you with all of your equipment to Zurich Airport. We set the departure time together so that you are at check-in with time in hand; for the final climb and the valley floor we allow generous time.