Mt. Pilatus Cogwheel Train

Ascend comfortably and quickly up to Mount Pilatus with this Cogwheel train ticket!

Mt. Pilatus Cogwheel Train

This train ticket provides a full day of access to the Cogwheel train that travels up to Mount Pilatus. The mountain is located at 2132 meters (7,000 feet) above sea level, marking the border between Lucerne, Nidwalden, and Obwalden. To begin your journey, head to Brüningstrasse 2, where you can board the world's steepest Cogwheel railway, featuring a section with a gradient of 48%. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the Pilatus Kulm station, offering scenic views through meadows and alpine forests. At the Pilatus station, visitors can enjoy the lookout point and a panoramic restaurant with views of the Alps.

Operating Hours

Please check the schedule for the ride to and from Mount Pilatus.

Cable Car from Kriens

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