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Trip Overview

The average train between Root and Pilatus takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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 24m
Duration
30 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train, line 83 train

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  1. Take the train from Gisikon-Root to Luzerntrain train S1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Luzern to Alpnachstadtrain train S5
  3. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain train 83
2h 2m

Root to Pilatus train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Root and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Root is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 29.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Root, Switzerland and Pilatus, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 2m.

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