Is Mount Pilatus worth visiting in winter?

1. How much time do you need for Mount Pilatus?
2. How much does it cost to go up Mt Pilatus?
3. Is Mount Pilatus free with Swiss Pass?
4. Can you drive up Mount Pilatus?
5. How do you get Pilatus?
6. How do you get up to Pilatus?
7. How do I get from Interlaken to Mount Pilatus?
8. How far is Mt Pilatus from Lucerne?
9. Is Mt Titlis covered in Swiss Pass?
10. Is it worth buying a Swiss rail pass?
11. What's included in Swiss Travel Pass?

How much time do you need for Mount Pilatus?

It takes 30 minutes to climb to the top of Pilatus with an average gradient of 48°. Wow! You can combine the cogwheel railway and cable car route into one round trip journey. This is called the Silver Round Trip.

How much does it cost to go up Mt Pilatus?

Please be aware that the weather on the mountain can change at any time. How much does a round trip cost from Kriens or Alpnachstad to the Pilatus? Adults (16 and over) pay CHF 72.00. For persons with the half-fare card or GA, as well as for children 6 and over, a ticket costs CHF 36.00.

Is Mount Pilatus free with Swiss Pass?

Yes, Mt. Pilatus is free with the Swiss Travel pass - click here to see all that is covered by the Swiss Travel Pass.

Can you drive up Mount Pilatus?

It can be reached by car or train quite easily and because of its centrality is a great hike from most locations. From Zurich to Mount Pilatus (Alpnachstad): To travel to Mount Pilatus from Zurich the train will take 1.5 hours while driving in a car will take one hour.

How do you get Pilatus?

The Pilatus is centrally located in the heart of Switzerland and easily reached. The valley stations in Alpnachstad and Kriens/Lucerne are conveniently accessed by Autobahn junctions. You can also quickly reach the foot of the mountain by train, boat or bus.

How do you get up to Pilatus?

The route

1. Section 1: by train or boat from the rail station in Lucerne to Alpnachstad;
2. Section 2: by cogwheel train to the peak of Mount Pilatus;
3. Section 3: by cable car down to Fräkmüntegg;
4. Section 4: by gondola down to Kriens;
5. Section 5: by bus back to the rail station of Lucerne.

How do I get from Interlaken to Mount Pilatus?

There are 3 ways to get from Interlaken to Pilatus by train, taxi or car

1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Sarnen Ir.
2. Take the funicular from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulm Cc.

How far is Mt Pilatus from Lucerne?

The Pilatus is located just outside Lucerne. The summit at 2119 m can be reached via two different routes.

Is Mt Titlis covered in Swiss Pass?

Titlis are free – just like a family card, it's included in your Swiss Pass cost.

Is it worth buying a Swiss rail pass?

The Swiss Travel Pass is worth considering if you will primarily be travelling by train in Switzerland. The Swiss Travel Pass can also be worth buying if you plan on doing mountain excursions and scenic boat cruises, visiting museums, and using local public transportation.

What's included in Swiss Travel Pass?

Swiss Travel Pass.

• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
• Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities.
• Free admission to more than 500 museums.
• Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos.