The average train between Basel and Pilatus takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. 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 4 hours between Basel and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:04 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 2h. 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.
Basel to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Basel to Pilatus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Pilatus is 82.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Luzern every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–90 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours.