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Mount Pilatus: Cogwheel Train & Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets

Lucerne

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Overview

Explore the Swiss mountains as you take a convenient round-trip cogwheel train ride to Mount Pilatus on the world’s steepest railway track.

Highlights

  • Ride the Pilatusbahn to Mount Pilatus and return by cable car to Kriens—or start in Kriens and take the train back for a flexible alpine experience.
  • Ascend to 2,132 meters above sea level and enjoy the breathtaking Pilatus region, offering stunning vistas of various peaks and Lake Lucerne.
  • At the summit, delight in panoramic views from the sun terrace and stroll leisurely along the flower path, offering a serene parallel route to Tomlishorn.
  • Your ticket grants access to the cable cars, allowing you to traverse the stunning stretch between Pilatus Kulm and Kriens.
  • Fun Fact: The Pilatusbahn has been in service since 1889, and has a gradient of up to 48%.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip tickets from/to Alpnachstad and/or Kriens
  • Cogwheel train tickets between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
  • Cable car access between Pilatus Kulm and Kriens

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

A Cogwheel train adventure coupled with the thrill of a gondola ride!

Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Pilatus presents an unparalleled and unforgettable experience. Hop aboard the cogwheel train and ascend to Lucerne's most popular mountain or experience breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys aboard the "Dragon Ride" as it traverses between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm.

In just 30 minutes each way, you'll experience breathtaking views, reaching the summit to indulge in the panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne from the sun terrace. Take a leisurely stroll along the flower-lined path, which offers a parallel route to the hiking trail towards Tomlishorn, one of the prominent points on the mountain.

Enjoy the added advantage of easy access to the cable cars, making your descent from Pilatus Kulm to Kriens a seamless and hassle-free experience

Routes

Cogwheel Train

  • First station: Alpnachstad

  • Intermediate station: Ämsigen

  • Last station: Pilatus Kulm

Cable Car Dragon Ride

  • First station: Kriens

  • Intermediate station: Fräkmüntegg

  • Last station: Pilatus Kulm

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