The average train between Bern and Pilatus Kulm takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Pilatus Kulm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Pilatus Kulm. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Pilatus Kulm at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Pilatus Kulm. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Pilatus Kulm station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Bern to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pilatus Kulm station.
Book your Bern to Pilatus Kulm train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Pilatusbahnen.
The distance between Bern and Pilatus Kulm is 61.4 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 44m.