The average train between Kloten and Pilatus takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kloten 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 Kloten and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kloten is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kloten to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Kloten station and arriving at Pilatus station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Kloten to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Kloten to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pilatus Kulm station.
Book your Kloten to Pilatus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Pilatusbahnen.
The distance between Kloten and Pilatus is 57.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Kloten to Pilatus Kulm via Zürich HB, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 57m.