The average train between Zurich and Pilatus takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 Zurich and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Pilatus 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 Zurich to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Pilatus station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Zurich to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pilatus Kulm station.
Book your Zurich to Pilatus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Pilatusbahnen.
The distance between Zurich and Pilatus is 48.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 24m.