What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Pilatus?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Pilatus?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pilatus is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Pilatus?

The distance between Basel and Pilatus is 160 km. The road distance is 120.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Pilatus without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Basel to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pilatus train from?

Basel to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Pilatus train arrive?

Basel to Pilatus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pilatus is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Basel to Pilatus.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Pilatus?

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 908+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Basel to Pilatus - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, line 83 train

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Pilatus by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the taxi from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pilatustaxi
2h 21m
CHF 115–147
Drive 120.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Pilatuscar 120.4 km
1h 36m
CHF 20–29
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain 83
2h 44m

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Distance: 159.9 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 44m.

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