What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm is to drive which costs SFr 4 - SFr 6 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm?

The fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs SFr 110 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Pilatus Kulm?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Pilatus Kulm is 10 km. The road distance is 24.7 km.

How do I travel from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm without a car is to line 1 bus and line 2516 gondola which takes 1h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm train from?

Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm train arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Alpnachstad station.

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm is 25 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm.

Where can I stay near Pilatus Kulm?

There are 909+ hotels available in Pilatus Kulm.

Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Pilatus Kulm by bus, cable car, train, taxi, or car

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Line 1 bus, line 2516 gondola
best
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Kantonalbank to Kriens, Busschleifebus 1 / ...
2. Take the cablecar from Kriens to Fräkmünteggcablecar 2516
1h 10m
Drive 24.7 km
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1. Drive from Luzern, Brünigstrasse to Pilatus Kulmcar 24.7 km
37 min
CHF 4–6
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Alpnachstadtrain S5
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain 83
1h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luzern, Brünigstrasse to Pilatus Kulmtaxi 24.7 km
37 min
CHF 110–140

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Distance: 10.1 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Pilatus Kulm, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Kantonalbank to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Bundesplatz, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 1h 51m.

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