Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Round Trip from Lucerne Discount Tickets

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Overview

Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by a scenic train ride, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola. Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps Scenic train ride between Lucerne and Alpnachstad World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm

Itinerary

1. Pilatus-Bahnen AG
Take bus no. 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) from Lucerne’s train station. After an 11-min. bus ride to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you reach the valley station in Kriens. The Panorama Gondolas take you to the middle station Fräkmüntegg in 30 min. where you can try the rope park or the Dragon Glider (own expenses). Change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top (5 min.).
2. Pilatus Luzern
From Pilatus Kulm, enjoy the panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps and either stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks or enjoy a local specialty in our restaurants (own expenses). The world's steepest cogwheel railway brings you back down to Alpnachstad in 35 min. Next to the valley station you take the public train back to Lucerne (20 min). The trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by train from Lucerne. In any case, check the timetable before your visit.

Inclusion

Public train between Luzern and Alpnachstad or vice versa (2nd class)

Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa)

Panorama Gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg (or vice versa)

Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne main station (or vice versa)

Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad (or vice versa)

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Tour guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional activities (rope park, Dragon Glider, toboggan run, etc.)

Other personal expenses

Seat reservation for the cogwheel train

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Check the timetable carefully: https://pilatus.ch/en/railway-cableways/timetable

Round trip can be done in both directions

Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cableways are not in operation in the case of storms

A maximum of 9 people per booking

Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs

Strollers must be folded during transport

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a cogwheel train reservation

Supplied by Pilatus-Bahnen AG

Reviews

4.6

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 94 reviews

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