What is the cheapest way to get from Luzern station to Pilatus?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Luzern station to Pilatus?

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

Is there a direct train between Luzern station and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Luzern station to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Aemsigen via Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Luzern station to Pilatus?

The distance between Luzern station and Pilatus is 9 km. The road distance is 24.5 km.

How do I travel from Luzern station to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Luzern station to Pilatus without a car is to line 1 bus and line 2516 gondola which takes 58 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Luzern station to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Luzern station to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luzern station to Pilatus train from?

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

Where does the Luzern station to Pilatus train arrive?

Luzern station to Pilatus train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Alpnachstad station.

Can I drive from Luzern station to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Luzern station to Pilatus is 24 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Luzern station to Pilatus.

Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 912+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Luzern station to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Luzern station to Pilatus by bus, cable car, taxi, car, or train

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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 cable car from Kriens to Fräkmünteggcablecar 2516
58 min
Drive 24.5 km
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1. Drive from Luzern station to Pilatuscar 24.5 km
37 min
CHF 4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luzern station to Pilatustaxi 24.5 km
37 min
CHF 110–140
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Alpnachstadtrain S5
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Aemsigentrain 83
1h 8m

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Distance: 9.3 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Luzern station, Switzerland and Pilatus, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Luzern to Aemsigen via Alpnachstad and Alpnachstad PB in around 1h 8m.

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