Mt Pilatus Roundtrip Ticket

Embark on a thrilling cable car adventure to Mt. Pilatus from Kriens. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps from 7,000 feet above sea level.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pilatus Railway - If you start your trip in Alpnachstad, take the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.
  • Pilatus-Bahnen AG - If you start your trip at Kriens valley station, enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where you can visit…
What's Included
  • Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
  • Aerial cableway ‘Dragon Ride’ between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
  • Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
What's Not Included
  • Tour Guide
  • Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and snacks in restaurants
  • Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)
  • Parking fee at the valley station Alpnachstad and Kriens (CHF 5 per day)
Additional Information

Visiting Lucerne’s iconic Mt. Pilatus is a must when you’re in the Lake Lucerne area. Begin your journey at either Alpnachstad or Kriens valley station and relish a 30-minute ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway (from Alpnachstad) or the panorama gondola and aerial cableway “Dragon Ride” (from Kriens). At the summit of Lucerne’s famous…

Location
Pilatus Railway
Brünigstrasse
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jwobkk
Sep 21, 2024
Awesome day trip - This is a great day trip from Lucerne and well worth the time and expense. The views are breathtaking! Easy to do with a train trip there and bus trip on the way back. We loved it!
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A14apkimc
Aug 29, 2024
Beautiful beautiful and fun active with children - The view was breathtaking. The experience with the train up was super for the children. Beautiful walks made and along the other side the gondola taken in half. Here an entire afternoon actively engaged on the climbing course. Not a cheap trip but oh so worth it.
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David_c
Jul 31, 2024
Great Pilatus trip - Great round trip and definitely worth pre booking to miss the queues at the bottom . We did the cogwheel up and the cable cars down and this worked for us . Worth checking the weather before you book , as we did , to ensure a good view from Pilatus . Fab panoramic views from the top .
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Suedh8510ht
Jul 21, 2024
The great mountain of Pilatus - The views were amazing. We took many pictures.. A very organized processing going up and coming down. It was good weather, and you could see the lakes the valleys all around you
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Lizm2
Jun 14, 2024
An Absolute Must - We got the bus from the terminus beside the train station to Kriens and purchased our tickets for the gondola and cable car to the top of Pilatus. The weather was clear and the views were incredible. We had something to eat at the midway point before journeying to the top. It looks like something from a James Bond movie! Stunning views all round of the mountains and lake. Beware the birds looking for food which dive bomb people taking photos. By the time we were ready to leave the clouds had gathered and the views changed completely. Glad to have seen both. This is a must do trip.
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Lindaholland1
Jun 11, 2024
Unforgettable experience - From Kriens all the way up to the top with a couple and a three-year-old child. We took the cable car. The journey takes about 30 minutes one way, but you will have to change trains for the last part. What a fantastic experience! It costs a lot of money but is definitely worth it. Beautiful views and you literally walk with your head in the clouds. An experience not to forget. If you also want to make this trip with small children: bring some toys for them to use in the gondola.
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Rboldt7711
Jul 26, 2024
Must see in the area - Beautiful views and structure, even with the clouds covering the Kulm. System was efficient and smooth. Almost no waiting times.
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Robert_b
Sep 7, 2024
Let me be perfectly clear: Pilatus is a 5 just don't book with Viator - I want to be perfectly clear. I was trying to book 5 tickets at Pilatus site which includes free parking. Ended up at Viator which didn't include the measly chf5 with my 390 order. Just another example to continue avoiding this tour company
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Odyssey46462022211
Jul 11, 2024
Wish we’d known this before we went - Spent several days planning our trip up mount Pilatus - visiting the tourist information, exploring options to combine the cogwheel railway, walking and cable car, getting tickets in advance from the train station booking office (upstairs from the main concourse, open 07:00-21:00, take your passports to get the best multiple ticket deals). Downloaded the Swiss Weather app (MeteoSwiss), to ensure good weather and reserved places on the train (extra 5CHF each one way), all to ensure a fantastic day of beauty. Then - after reaching the top- found that the top was covered in cloud and you couldn’t see anything. Apparently to have a clear view, the proceeding 2 days need to be good weather, whereas the week we were there only had a few scattered good days (the trip being on one of them) . Unsurprisingly, no one selling tickets mentioned this idiosyncrasy. Therefore v disappointed to spend a lot of money to look at the inside of clouds.
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Routard45
Aug 21, 2024
To avoid. - A really exorbitant Award to get to a plateau where in the end there is only the view... provided the weather is nice. Limited walks to the top. Just a cafeteria and an Inn. Customers are advised to book their Check-out...yes but 5 Swiss francs in addition to an already large amount.
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From $72
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).