The average train between Vienna and Pilatus takes 21h 19m and the fastest train takes 20h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 twice daily between Vienna and Pilatus. The earliest departure is at 10:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:28 PM which arrives into Pilatus at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen(Ch) and take an average of 21h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Pilatus station via St. Gallen(Ch). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
Vienna to Pilatus train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Pilatus train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Luzern station.
The distance between Vienna and Pilatus is 623.3 km. The road distance is 863 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Pilatus Kulm via St. Gallen(Ch), St. Gallen, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 12h 37m.