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

The cheapest way to get from Merlischachen to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 5 - SFr 8 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merlischachen to Pilatus is to drive which takes 49 min and costs SFr 5 - SFr 8.

Is there a direct train between Merlischachen and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Merlischachen to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Merlischachen and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Merlischachen to Pilatus?

The distance between Merlischachen and Pilatus is 20 km. The road distance is 33.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Merlischachen to Pilatus without a car is to line 1 bus and line 2516 gondola which takes 1h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Merlischachen to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merlischachen to Pilatus train from?

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

Where does the Merlischachen to Pilatus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merlischachen to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Merlischachen to Pilatus is 34 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Merlischachen to Pilatus.

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

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 699+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Merlischachen to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Merlischachen to Pilatus by bus, cable car, train, car, or taxi

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

Line 1 bus, line 2516 gondola
best
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Luzernerhof to Kriens, Busschleife1
2. Take the cable car from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg2516
1h 32m
Drive 33.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merlischachen to Pilatus33.9 km
49 min
CHF 6–8
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Merlischachen to LuzernS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to AlpnachstadS5
3. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulm83
2h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merlischachen to Pilatus33.9 km
49 min
CHF 150–190

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 20.1 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Merlischachen to Pilatus Kulm via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 1m.

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