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How to get fromSchwyz to Pilatusby train, cable car, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Schwyz to Pilatus by train, cable car, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, line 2516 gondola

    best
    1. Take the train from Schwyz to Luzerntrain train Ir26 / ...
    2. Take the cablecar from Kriens to Fräkmünteggcablecar cable car 2516
    2h 14m

  2. Drive  59.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schwyz to Pilatuscar car 59.5 km
    1h 8m
    CHF 10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Schwyz to Pilatustaxi taxi 59.5 km
    1h 8m
    CHF 260–320

  4. Train, line 83 train

    1. Take the train from Schwyz to Luzerntrain train Ir26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain train 83
    2h 25m

  5. Line 508 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Schwyz, Zentrum to Weggis, Dorfplatzbus bus 508 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Weggis, Dorfplatz to Pilatustaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    CHF 207–249

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  • Distance: 46.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Schwyz to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 25m.

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