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

The cheapest way to get from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 4 - SFr 6 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs SFr 110 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Pilatus Kulm and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fräkmüntegg and arriving at Kriens. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne?

The distance between Pilatus Kulm and Lucerne is 6 km. The road distance is 24.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne without a car is to line 2516 gondola which takes 48 min and costs .

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

The line 2516 gondola from Fräkmüntegg to Kriens takes 30 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne train services, operated by Pilatusbahnen, depart from Pilatus Kulm station.

Where does the Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne train arrive?

Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne train services, operated by Pilatusbahnen, arrive at Alpnachstad PB station.

Can I drive from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne is 25 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 684+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 2516 gondola

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There are 5 ways to get from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne by cable car, taxi, car, foot, or train

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Line 2516 gondola
best
1. Take the cable car from Fräkmüntegg to Krienscablecar 2516
48 min
Drive 24.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pilatus Kulm to Lucernecar 24.6 km
38 min
CHF 4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pilatus Kulm to Lucernetaxi 24.6 km
38 min
CHF 110–140
Walk
1. Take the foot from Pilatus Kulm to Lucernewalk 10.2 km
2h 2m
Line 83 train, train
1. Take the train from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad PBtrain 83
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad to Luzerntrain S5 / ...
1h 8m

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Map of how to get from Pilatus Kulm to Lucerne.

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 48 min

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

Kriens-Fräkmüntegg operates a vehicle from Fräkmüntegg to Kriens every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min.

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