Root to Pilatus Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Root and Pilatus takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Root 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.

1h 23m
Duration: 30 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train, line 83 train

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Take the train from Gisikon-Root to Luzerntrain S1 / ...
Take the train from Luzern to Alpnachstadtrain S5
Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain 83

2h 2m

Root to Pilatus train times

Trains run hourly between Root and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Root is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 4:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:19 PM → 4:47 PM
1h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Root to Pilatus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.