There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Pilatus Railway by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 53mCHF 58–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
6hCHF 22–42Drive 237.8 km
- Drive from Milan to Pilatus Railwaycar 237.8 km
2h 38mCHF 46–66Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 30mCHF 57–91
Milan to Pilatus Railway by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Pilatus Railway is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Pilatus Railway is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Pilatus Railway. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Pilatus Railway. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Alpnachstad via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Milan and Pilatus Railway is 245 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Pilatus Railway without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Milan to Pilatus Railway, including transfers.
Milan to Pilatus Railway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Pilatus Railway train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Pilatus Railway is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Pilatus Railway, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 20–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Pilatus Railway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan to Pilatus Railway train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Pilatus Railway is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Milan to Pilatus Railway.
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