The average train between Pilatus and Zurich takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Pilatus to Zurich. 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 Pilatus and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilatus is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Alpnachstad PB and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pilatus to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Pilatus station and arriving at Zurich station via Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Pilatus to Zurich train services, operated by Pilatusbahnen, depart from Pilatus Kulm station.
Pilatus to Zurich train services, operated by Pilatusbahnen, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Pilatus to Zurich train tickets online with Pilatusbahnen, Zentralbahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pilatus and Zurich is 48.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Pilatus Kulm to Zürich HB via Alpnachstad PB, Alpnachstad, and Luzern in around 2h 16m.