Mt. Pilatus Cogwheel Train

Ascend comfortably and quickly up to one of the most beautiful mountains in the Swiss Alps with this Cogwheel train ticket to Mount Pilatus!

Mt. Pilatus Cogwheel Train

This train ticket will give you a full day of access to the Cogwheel train that goes up to Mount Pilatus. This mountain is located at 2132 meters (7,000 feet) above sea level, marking the border between the cantons of Lucerne, Nidwalden, and Obwalden.

To climb Mount Pilatus from Alpnach, go to Brüningstrasse 2, where you can board the world's steepest Cogwheel railway, featuring a section with a gradient of 48%. In just 30 minutes, this rack railway will take you up to the Pilatus Kulm station, offering a journey through beautiful meadows and alpine forests.

At the Pilatus station, you can enjoy the view from the lookout point and visit the panoramic restaurant with views of the Alps.

Operating Hours

Check the schedule for the ride to and from Mount Pilatus.

Cable Car from Kriens

The train to Mount Pilatus from Alpnach operates from May 17, 2024, to November 17, 2024. For winter season visits, check the Mount Pilatus cable car from Kriens. The cable car is closed for maintenance from October 21, 2024, to November 08, 2024. During this time, Mt. Pilatus can be accessed by cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad.