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
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Pilatus-Bahnen AG
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.).
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.
Options
Mt Pilatus & train to Lucerne
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mt pilatus self guided trip
ameya a,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good self guided tour. It covers 2 different routes of travel ( bus and then cabel car; cogwheel train and then train). So got to cover varied scenery. Unfortunately it was very cloudy at top of pilatus so couldn't njoy much. But the trip was good.
Stunning!!
Anita G,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing and something you won’t forget!! The self guided tour instructions made it easy and you have one ticket for EVERYTHING, from the bus, train, gondola, cogway tram and back to the train back to Lucerne! So convenient, thank you!
Great way to see beautiful nature
Amit M,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience to enjoy the beautiful mountains and the scenery. No guides, but everything was perfectly arranged. There was no hassle in getting access to any listed activities. Definitely be prepared for a whole day of action and requires lot of walking. Highly suggest to plan extra time to explore the various activities in the park at the top. It can get pretty busy in the afternoon and wait for the slide ride was about 1hr, but was a good experience.
The Views
MATTHEW B,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Incredible 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
5.00Seamless 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
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