The average train between Basel and Pilatus takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Pilatus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:04 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Pilatus station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Basel to Pilatus train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Pilatus train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Pilatus Kulm station.
Book your Basel to Pilatus train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Zentralbahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Pilatus is 82.4 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 44m.