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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 75 - SFr 110 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Pilatus is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Arth-Goldau, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Venice to Pilatus?

The distance between Venice and Pilatus is 514 km. The road distance is 485.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Venice to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Pilatus train from?

Venice to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or bus from Venice to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Venice to Pilatus is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 200 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Venice to Pilatus train arrive?

Venice to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Venice to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Pilatus is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Venice to Pilatus.

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

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 620+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Venice to Pilatus - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 53m
CHF 109–195
Drive 485.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Venice to Pilatuscar 485.4 km
5h 39m
CHF 76–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
9h 23m
CHF 141–193
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport, train, line 83 train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Alpnachstadtrain
4. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain
6h 22m
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 20m
CHF 98–273
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 56m
CHF 101–302
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 47m
CHF 142–337
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
9h 26m
CHF 148–492

Venice to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia)

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7h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.7 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Pilatus, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 90–140 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice Mestre to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–50 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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