There are 13 ways to get from London to Pilatus by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 35mCHF 280–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N870 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
21h 49mCHF 86–134Train, bus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus
14h 51mCHF 257–374Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pilatuscar
11h 2mCHF 267–345Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 54mCHF 120–403Train via Strasbourg
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
10h 28mCHF 280–454Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pilatuscar
12h 2mCHF 179–301Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 51mCHF 100–285Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 14mCHF 92–277Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 37mCHF 114–340Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8hCHF 116–282Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 13mCHF 99–266Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
9h 48mCHF 158–404
London to Pilatus by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Pilatus is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from London to Pilatus is to fly and train which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Luzern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between London and Pilatus is 1139 km.
The best way to get from London to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 490.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from London to Pilatus, including transfers.
London to Pilatus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Pilatus train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Pilatus is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 49m.
What companies run services between London, England and Pilatus, Switzerland?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Pilatus Kulm via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Pilatus Kulm via Brussels-North train station, Luzern, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 21h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–240
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–240
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
London to Pilatus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Pilatus is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:53 AM in London and 5:53 AM in Pilatus.
London to Pilatus train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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