The average train between Sarnen and Pilatus takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. There is a train service every few hours from Sarnen 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 Sarnen and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sarnen is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Alpnachstad and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sarnen to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Sarnen station and arriving at Pilatus station via Alpnachstad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Sarnen to Pilatus train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Sarnen station.
Sarnen to Pilatus train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Aemsigen station.
The distance between Sarnen and Pilatus is 9.5 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a train from Sarnen to Aemsigen via Alpnachstad and Alpnachstad PB in around 1h 1m.