The average train between Giswil and Pilatus takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Giswil to Pilatus. 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 hourly between Giswil and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Giswil is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Alpnachstad and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Giswil to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Giswil station and arriving at Pilatus station via Alpnachstad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Giswil to Pilatus train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Giswil station.
Giswil to Pilatus train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Aemsigen station.
The distance between Giswil and Pilatus is 16.7 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Giswil to Aemsigen via Alpnachstad and Alpnachstad PB in around 1h 15m.