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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Pilatus is to train via Unterseen which costs SFr 50 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Pilatus is to train and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Visp, Bern, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Zermatt to Pilatus?

The distance between Zermatt and Pilatus is 173 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Pilatus without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Zermatt to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Pilatus train from?

Zermatt to Pilatus train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Pilatus train arrive?

Zermatt to Pilatus train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

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Zermatt to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Zermatt to Pilatus by train, taxi, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Stalden-Saastrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Brienzwiler, Bahnhof to Pilatustaxi
5h 28m
CHF 226–343
Train via Unterseen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Sarnentrain Lix
6h 35m
CHF 54–156
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ic
6h
CHF 80–152
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Andermatttrain 902 / ...
2. Take the train from Göschenen to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
6h 59m

Zermatt to Pilatus by train

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Distance: 173.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Pilatus Kulm via Visp, Bern, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 6h.

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