Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Round Trip from Lucerne

4.5(99)6 hFree cancellationBy Pilatus-Bahnen AG

About this activity

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

What's included

✓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)

Not included

✕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

Good to know

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
Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley (17:30 cable car/18:04 cogwheel)

Cancellation policy

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

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