Mount Pilatus Tour: Basel to Luzern by Train

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Pilatus on a private winter tour from Basel. Enjoy a scenic cableway ride and explore the charming city of Luzern.

Duration: 6 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basel SBB Station - Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.

  • Luzern - Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.

  • Kriens - In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east.
    A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.

  • Pilatus-Bahnen AG - You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.

  • Fräkmüntegg - At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.

  • Pilatus Luzern - Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain.
    Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.

  • Kriens - Return travel from Mt. Pilatus to Kriens by cableway, a short walk to the bus and by local bus back to Luzern train station, where the tour ends.

  • Lucerne - As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can spend some time at your own in Luzern or you just travel back to your starting point in Basel. The train journey to Basel takes one hour.

What's Included
  • Round-trip bus ticket between Luzern and Kriens
  • Dedicated Private Tour Guide
  • Round-trip train ticket between Basel and Luzern
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Cableway ticket to ascend and descend Mt. Pilatus
What's Not Included
  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses during the tour
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive journey from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a cableway ascent to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Guided by your private tour expert, soak in panoramic views and winter enchantment. This tailored experience seamlessly blends cultural insights, alpine beauty, and personalized guidance for an unforgettable day exploring Luzern and the breathtaking heights of Mount Pilatus.

  • children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Basel SBB Station
Centralbahnstrasse 22
Cancellation Policy

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

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1 Adult
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