Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Round Trip from Lucerne

Overview

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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

Additional Info

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

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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)

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

What To Expect

Take bus no. 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) from Lucerne’s train station. After an 11-min. bus ride to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you reach the valley station in Kriens. The Panorama Gondolas take you to the middle station Fräkmüntegg in 30 min. where you can try the rope park or the Dragon Glider (own expenses). Change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top (5 min.).

•Admission Included

Pilatus Luzern

From Pilatus Kulm, enjoy the panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps and either stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks or enjoy a local specialty in our restaurants (own expenses). The world's steepest cogwheel railway brings you back down to Alpnachstad in 35 min. Next to the valley station you take the public train back to Lucerne (20 min). The trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by train from Lucerne. In any case, check the timetable before your visit.

•Admission Included

Options

Mt Pilatus & train to Lucerne

Reviews

4.51

63 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The Views
MATTHEW B,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Incredible views. This was simply easy to follow and you cannot miss this opportunity. Take your time and explore up top.
Recommended !
Saumya K,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Seamless experience, tickets were all in place for the cable car, gondola and cogwheel and we could go about the whole tour at our own pace, Great experience
Amazing
Cristine C,
Nov 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A very convenient trip. It was very easy to navigate. And the view at the top was amazing! Next time, i’ll stay longer at the top and wait for the sunset
Great trip
Jimmy J,
Oct 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great experience.worth the money Three types of rides . Cable car, train all are best.the view from top was scintillating
Totally recommend the trip!
Deborah M,
Oct 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful, sunny day - the previous day it was closed due to snow/ice. The directions and all signs were easy to follow... we started with the train ride to the cogwheel train. The views from the top were amazing! There was a fun tobaggan run (Frakigaudi) between the gondola and the cable cars. It was quite a lot of fun.