The average train between Zürich HB and Pilatus Kulm takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB 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 hourly between Zürich HB and Pilatus Kulm. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Pilatus Kulm at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Pilatus Kulm station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pilatus Kulm station.
Book your Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Pilatusbahnen.
The distance between Zürich HB and Pilatus Kulm is 49.2 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm via Zürich HB, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 28m.