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How to get fromVitznau to Pilatusby bus, cable car, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 508 bus, line 2516 gondola

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vitznau, Station to Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhofbus bus 508 / ...
    2. Take the cable car from Kriens to Fräkmünteggcablecar cable car 2516
    2h 10m

  2. Drive 49.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vitznau to Pilatuscar car 49.6 km
    1h 7m
    CHF 9–12

  3. Line 3600 ferry, line 83 train

    1. Take the ferry from Vitznau to Luzern Bahnhofquaiferry ferry 3600
    2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain train 83
    2h 41m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vitznau to Pilatustaxi taxi 49.6 km
    1h 7m
    CHF 220–270

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  • Distance: 36.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Vitznau to Pilatus. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof, walk to Küssnacht am Rigi, take the train to Luzern, walk to Luzern, Bahnhof, take the bus to Kriens, Busschleife, walk to Kriens, then take the line 2516 vehicle to Fräkmüntegg. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Vitznau to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern Bahnhofquai, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 41m.

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