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From Lucerne: Self-Guided Round-Trip Train to Mount Pilatus

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Activity provider:PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
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From Lucerne: Self-Guided Round-Trip Train to Mount Pilatus

Activity provider:PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
4.7  / 5
118 reviews

From US$ 98.65 per person

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.

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Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
  • Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps
  • Take in a picturesque, scenic train ride between Lucerne and Alpnachstad
  • World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
  • See the mountains from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride"
Full description
Board the bus at Lucerne train station for the 15-minute ride to Kriens, where you will collect your tickets for the rest of the day. Make your way to the panoramic gondola for an amazing ride up the mountain to Krienseregg. Continue to Fräkmüntegg to take the thrilling Dragon Ride cable car to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Marvel at the views from 2,000 meters above sea level and gaze over the glacial lake and snow-capped mountains. Use your free time to grab a bite to eat or walk around the beautiful area. Then, board the world's steepest cogwheel railway and ride down to Alpnachstad. Pass lush meadows of Alpine flowers, sparkling mountain streams, and fascinating rock formations. Arrive at the valley station to take the train back to Lucerne. You may also enjoy this trip reversing the order of events.
Includes
  • Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne
  • Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
  • Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
  • Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
  • Train ride between Alpnachstad and Lucerne (2nd class)
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals and snacks
  • Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)
  • Other personal expenses

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Start your trip at the Lucerne train station. Show the voucher on bus no. 1 from Lucerne to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus". If you wish to take the trip in the other direction, get on the train S5 to Alpnachstad (train direction to Giswil) and show the voucher on the train. Please check the timetable before your visit.

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  • Check the timetable carefully
  • Round Trip can be taken in both directions
  • This is an unguided individual tour
  • Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5 years)

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4.7 /5

based on 118 reviews

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Really enjoyed the trip. However to note if you are staying in Lucerne travel is free so you don’t need to purchase the bus ticket to Kriens as part of this trip. It would be better to pay yourself for the return train from Alpnachstad and not buy this round trip ticket. This will save you money. Definitely worth the trip to the top of Mount Pilatus. A really good day out.

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September 11, 2023

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Alison – United KingdomVerified booking

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We truly enjoyed the beautiful views from this trip. Firstly, you may be overwhelmed by the travel information, however, don’t be. It’s very easy to navigate. The toboggan sled was Awesome, highly recommend. This activity has plenty for kids to do, keep in mind, the activity’s do have a waiting line, which prevented us from getting to the top of the mountain. We seen mountain goats on the top and we were truly in the clouds.

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July 23, 2023

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Branden – United StatesVerified booking

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You definitely want to choose a clear weather day to do this activity so that the views are the best! Getting an early start was also key to beat the massive crowds that hit Pilatus mid-morning. We had a great time hiking out to the top and enjoying lunch before taking the cogwheel down. It was also easy to use the QR code in the Get Your Guide app for each part of the journey!

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