Train Tickets

From Lucerne: Mount Pilatus Silver Round Trip Tickets

4.4/5(106)

Anne-marie S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The service and tour were fabulous! The view is breathtaking. Everything was perfect! We cannot say that there was "one" perfect moment on our tour of Mount Pilatus and the photos do not fully represent the 3D view, but here are a few photos.

Set off on a flexible self-guided round trip that links Lucerne with Mount Pilatus, giving you time to explore the summit at your own pace.

Start in Lucerne, ride a public bus to Kriens, then board the gondola to Frakmuntegg for the first leg of your mountain journey.

Continue by aerial cableway Dragon Ride up to Pilatus Kulm, where panoramic observation decks offer sweeping views of Lake Lucerne and over 70 Alpine peaks.

Descend by cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, then return to Lucerne by train.

Enjoy ever-changing views as you switch from road to gondola, soaring cableway, mountain cogwheel train, and lakeside rail through central Switzerland.

Self-guided day trip to Mt. Pilatus

Public bus between Lucerne and Kriens

Gondola between Kriens and Frakmuntegg

Aerial cableway Dragon Ride

Cogwheel rail Pilatus Kulm Alpnachstad

Train ride Alpnachstad to Lucerne

Guided tour

Cogwheel train seat reservation

Start point
Lucerne station
1. Kriens valley station
Arrive at the Talstation to board the panoramic gondolas and ride above alpine forests and mountain meadows.
2. Fräkmüntegg
3. Pilatus Kulm
4. Alpnachstad
End point
Lucerne
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Anne-marie S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The service and tour were fabulous! The view is breathtaking. Everything was perfect! We cannot say that there was "one" perfect moment on our tour of Mount Pilatus and the photos do not fully represent the 3D view, but here are a few photos.
Madeline D
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Great and easy-to-use tickets that got us happily and easily through the mountain tour! The QR code we received from the purchase was self-scanned at the entry to the various transportation methods (cable car, gondola, etc) and worked without issue. The views throughout the experience were stunning!
Spencer W
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Brinda F
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Massaad H
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026

What to bring

Carry your passport and a valid ID for a smooth ticket check and travel experience.

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for changing mountain terrain and station platforms.

Pack any personal medication you may need in case it is not available on the mountain.

Bring local currency or your usual payment card for meals, souvenirs, and extras not covered by the ticket.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible for guests using wheelchairs and prams or strollers.

You may bring guide dogs with you throughout the experience.

Additional information

Mountain weather can change quickly, so dress in layers to stay comfortable in varying conditions.

You can complete the round trip in either direction via Kriens or Alpnachstad.

Check the official timetable carefully so you can plan your connections without rushing.

Cableways may pause operations during adverse weather for safety reasons.

Reserve seats on the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm in advance to avoid long waits.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.