Mount Pilatus

For Swiss Travel Pass Holders at INR 4200/- Per Person

Mount Pilatus is a legendary mountain massif in central Switzerland, located near Lucerne, with a summit reaching 2,128 meters (6,982 feet). It’s famous for its mix of stunning Alpine scenery, thrilling transport rides, and fascinating local legends.

Highlights

  • Round-trip transport from Kriens (gondola + “Dragon Ride” cableway) or Alpnachstad (cogwheel train) to Pilatus Kulm

  • Ride on the ‘Dragon Ride’ aerial cableway (with panoramic views)

  • Journey on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway (Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, operational May–November)

  • PILU Land – A themed playground for children near Kriens

  • Boat cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad (included for Swiss Travel Pass holders, available April–October)
  • Food and drinks

  • Cogwheel railway seat reservation (CHF 5 per person, one way – recommended for adults and children)

  • Toboggan run at Fräkmüntegg (April–October)
    • CHF 6 per child
    • CHF 8 per adult

  • Rope Park entry and activities (near Fräkmüntegg station)

  • Any guided tours or adventure packages

How to Reach:

Golden Round Trip (For Swiss Travel Pass holders – Mid May to October)

–  Best-value option with scenic variety

  1. Boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad (included in Swiss Travel Pass)
  2. Cogwheel railway (world’s steepest) from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm
  3. Aerial cableway + panorama gondola (“Dragon Ride”) from Pilatus to Kriens
  4. Bus from Kriens to Lucerne (included in Swiss Travel Pass)


Silver Round Trip
(For Full-Fare Ticket Holders – Mid May to October)

–  Boat ride not included

  1. Train from Lucerne to Alpnachstad (extra cost)
  2. Cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm
  3. Aerial cableway + gondola from Pilatus to Kriens
  4. Bus from Kriens to Lucerne (extra cost)


Only via Cable Car
(All year round, weather permitting)

  • Take gondola + aerial cableway from Kriens to Pilatus
  • Return the same way to Kriens

Ideal during off-season or if you prefer a quicker round trip.

Know before you go

Restaurants

Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm

Restaurant Bellevue

Panoramagrill

Ibex Bar

Restaurant Fräkmüntegg

Drachenalp

Restaurant Krienseregg

Chalet

Not Suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with serious health conditions or breathing issues
  • Children under 2 years not allowed for adventure activities

Best For

  • Families and nature lovers
  • Scenic photographers
  • Thrill seekers and hikers
  • Anyone looking for a day trip from Lucerne

FAQs On Swiss Travel Pass

A Swiss Travel Pass is a pass that allows you to access unlimited travel on a train, bus, boat, and tram across Switzerland’s public transport and provides up to 50% discounts on excursions.

You can use your Swiss Travel Pass in the whole Swiss Travel System : in all trains, post buses, trams & even boats.

Effective 1st September 2022, the Swiss Travel Pass is a pre validated & closed dated pass.

The traveller will need to provide their first day of use of the pass while making the booking. This date will be printed on the pass.

Travellers must carry a valid passport in order to travel with this rail pass.

A person aged above 26 years has to purchase an adult Swiss Travel Pass.

A person under 25 yrs can purchase a youth Swiss Travel Pass.

The Swiss travel system offers the Swiss family card. This card provides free travel for children under 16 years when travelling with atleast one parent

A consecutive-day pass provides unlimited rail travel on all days for the chosen duration of the pass. This pass is preferred by those who wish to travel every day during their stay in Switzerland. A flexi pass is valid for a specific number of days which can be used consecutively or non-consecutively within a longer period. This pass is preferred by those who wish to travel only on certain days during their stay in Switzerland.

Children under 16 years of age accompanied by at least one parent can travel free on the Swiss travel system. Children travelling without parents can still avail of a 50% discount on the Swiss travel pass.

Swiss Travel Pass is valid on trains operated by SBB (Schweizerische BundesBahn), the national railway company of Switzerland. For domestic trains operated in Switzerland, seat reservations are not required. Exceptions are the special scenic trains such as Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Golden Pass and Wilhelm Tell Express. For these trains, a supplement and/or seat reservation is required for Swiss Travel Pass holders.

Yes, you can surely buy the mountain excursions online with the Swiss Travel Pass and benefit from upto 50% discounted rates. Once you have purchased your Swiss Travel Pass you can add the desired mountain excursions to your shopping cart and pay for all services at one go.