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

The cheapest way to get from Root to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Root to Pilatus is to drive which takes 49 min and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9.

Is there a direct train between Root and Pilatus?

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

How far is it from Root to Pilatus?

The distance between Root and Pilatus is 22 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Root to Pilatus without a car is to line 1 bus and line 2516 gondola which takes 1h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Root to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Root to Pilatus train from?

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

Where does the Root to Pilatus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Root to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Root to Pilatus is 35 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Root to Pilatus.

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

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 698+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Root to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and line 2516 gondola

There are 4 ways to get from Root 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 Ebikon, Fildern to Kriens, Busschleife1
2. Take the cable car from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg2516
1h 28m
Drive 34.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Root to Pilatus34.9 km
49 min
CHF 6–9
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Gisikon-Root to LuzernS1 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to AlpnachstadS5
3. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulm83
2h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Root to Pilatus34.9 km
49 min
CHF 160–190

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 21.9 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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

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

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