The average train between Olten and Pilatus takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Olten 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 hourly between Olten and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Olten is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Olten to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Pilatus station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Olten to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Olten to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Alpnachstad station.
Book your Olten to Pilatus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Olten and Pilatus is 49 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Aemsigen via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 1m.