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How to get fromBürgenstock to Pilatusby ferry, cable car, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bürgenstock to Pilatus by ferry, cable car, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 3602 ferry, line 2516 gondola

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Luzern Bahnhofquaiferry ferry 3602 / ...
    2. Take the cablecar from Kriens to Fräkmünteggcablecar cable car 2516
    1h 27m

  2. Drive 30.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bürgenstock to Pilatuscar car 30.9 km
    43 min
    CHF 5–8

  3. Line 3601 ferry, line 83 train

    1. Take the ferry from Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Alpnachstadferry ferry 3601
    2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain train 83
    1h 52m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bürgenstock to Pilatustaxi taxi 30.9 km
    43 min
    CHF 140–170

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  • Distance: 17.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Bürgenstock, Switzerland and Pilatus, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Bürgenstock to Pilatus. However, you can take the line 3602 ferry to Luzern Bahnhofquai, walk to Luzern, Bahnhof, take the bus to Kriens, Busschleife, walk to Kriens, then take the line 2516 vehicle to Fräkmüntegg. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock to Pilatus Kulm via Alpnachstad and Alpnachstad PB in around 1h 52m.

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