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


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Want to know about travelling from Zürich Hbf to Pilatus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf station and arriving at Pilatus station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Zürich Hbf to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pilatus Kulm station.
Book your Zürich Hbf to Pilatus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Pilatusbahnen.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Pilatus is 49.1 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Pilatus Kulm via Zürich HB, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 28m.