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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Pilatus is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Geneva to Pilatus?

The distance between Geneva and Pilatus is 282 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Geneva to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Pilatus train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Geneva to Pilatus is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Geneva to Pilatus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Pilatus is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Geneva to Pilatus.

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

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 620+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Geneva to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Pilatus by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
4h 50m
CHF 55–92
Drive 250.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Geneva to Pilatuscar 250.1 km
3h 54m
CHF 39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
6h 23m
CHF 127–167
Fly, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 41m
CHF 101–258

Geneva to Pilatus by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Pilatus via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and Lucerne Landenbergstrasse in around 6h 23m.

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