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How to get fromZurich to Pilatusby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Pilatus by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 83 train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train Ir70 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain train 83
    2h 24m

  2. Drive 75.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Pilatuscar car 75.5 km
    1h 11m
    CHF 13–18

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pilatustaxi taxi
    1h 14m
    CHF 112–143

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Pilatustaxi taxi 75.5 km
    1h 11m
    CHF 420–500

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  • Distance: 70.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 24m.

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