What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Pilatus?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Pilatus?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Pilatus is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne station to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Lausanne Bus Station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Pilatus?

The distance between Lausanne and Pilatus is 222 km. The road distance is 186.6 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Lausanne to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Pilatus bus from?

Lausanne to Pilatus bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Pilatus train from?

Lausanne to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Pilatus is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Lausanne to Pilatus bus arrive?

Lausanne to Pilatus bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lausanne to Pilatus train arrive?

Lausanne to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Pilatus is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Lausanne to Pilatus.

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne to Pilatus?

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There are 3 ways to get from Lausanne to Pilatus by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
4h 4m
CHF 76–223
Drive 186.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lausanne to Pilatuscar 186.6 km
3h 10m
CHF 31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
5h 23m
CHF 127–165

Lausanne to Pilatus by train

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Distance: 221.7 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 70–220 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Pilatus via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zürich Hbf, and Luzern, Bahnhof in around 5h 23m.

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