What is the cheapest way to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm?

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm is to drive which costs SFr 4 - SFr 6 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm?

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs SFr 110 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Pilatus Kulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kriens and arriving at Fräkmüntegg. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm?

The distance between Luthern and Pilatus Kulm is 6 km. The road distance is 25 km.

How do I travel from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm without a car?

The best way to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm without a car is to line 2516 gondola which takes 48 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm?

The line 2516 gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg takes 30 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Pilatus Kulm train from?

Luthern to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Luthern to Pilatus Kulm train arrive?

Luthern to Pilatus Kulm train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Alpnachstad station.

Can I drive from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Pilatus Kulm is 25 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm.

How do I get a train ticket from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm?

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Where can I stay near Pilatus Kulm?

There are 755+ hotels available in Pilatus Kulm.

Luthern to Pilatus Kulm - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 2516 gondola

There are 5 ways to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm by cable car, taxi, car, foot, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 2516 gondola
best
1. Take the cable car from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg2516
48 min
Drive 25 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm25 km
38 min
CHF 4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm25 km
38 min
CHF 110–140
Walk
1. Take the foot from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm12.4 km
2h 30m
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Luzern to AlpnachstadS5
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulm83
1h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luthern to Pilatus Kulm.

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Luthern, Switzerland and Pilatus Kulm, Switzerland?

Kriens-Fräkmüntegg operates a vehicle from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min.

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