Mount Pilatus Tickets

A hassle-free and convenient way to experience the rugged peak with signature mountain transport highlights and transfers from the city.

• Day out to: Mount Pilatus from Lucerne with a self-guided round trip via Kriens and Alpnachstad.
• You’ll get: Flexible-timing access to Mount Pilatus with bus transfers from Lucerne, a panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride cable car ascent, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway descent, and train transfers back to Lucerne.
• Krienseregg: Ride above alpine forests and meadows on a scenic gondola journey, with the option to pause at this peaceful mountain stop.
• Mount Pilatus: Take in panoramic Swiss Alps views from the 2,132 m summit, explore scenic terraces and trails, or visit Dragon World and Fräkmüntegg’s adventure attractions.
• Alpnachstad: Descend on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway before boarding the train back to Lucerne.

Inclusions

• Self-guided day trip to Mt. Pilatus
• Public bus between Lucerne and Kriens
• Gondola between Kriens and Frakmuntegg
• Aerial cableway Dragon Ride
• Cogwheel rail Pilatus Kulm Alpnachstad
• Train ride Alpnachstad to Lucerne

Exclusions

• Guided tour
• Cogwheel train seat reservation

What to bring

• Carry your passport and a valid ID for a smooth ticket check and travel experience.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for changing mountain terrain and station platforms.
• Pack any personal medication you may need in case it is not available on the mountain.
• Bring local currency or your usual payment card for meals, souvenirs, and extras not covered by the ticket.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible for guests using wheelchairs and prams or strollers.
• You may bring guide dogs with you throughout the experience.

Additional information

• Mountain weather can change quickly, so dress in layers to stay comfortable in varying conditions.
• You can complete the round trip in either direction via Kriens or Alpnachstad.
• Check the official timetable carefully so you can plan your connections without rushing.
• Cableways may pause operations during adverse weather for safety reasons.
• Reserve seats on the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm in advance to avoid long waits.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover the dragon mountain with transfers from Switzerland's cultural hub, all with a complete loop of railway ride, cable cars & lake cruise.

• Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via a comfortable AC coach.
• You’ll get an English, Spanish or German speaking guide based on the option selected, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via cable car, and cogwheel train, and an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
• Lucerne: See key landmarks like the Jesuit Church and Culture & Convention Centre before heading to Kriens for the mountain ascent.
• Mount Pilatus: Reach the 2,132 m summit for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, with access to Dragon World and scenic summit trails.
• Cogwheel train and Lucerne cruise: Return via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and coach transfer back to Zurich.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Zurich
• Expert English, Spanish or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Sightseeing in Lucerne
• Panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
• Dragon cable car ride up to Mount Pilatus from Fräkmüntegg
• Descent from Mount Pilatus via cogwheel train
• 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne

Exclusions

• Meals

Additional information

• Please note that children under 6 travel free, while those aged 6–15 get 50% discounted fares.
• From May 11 to October 18, 2026, your ticket includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
• From October 19 to November 29, 2026, the boat ride is unavailable and you will receive a lunch voucher as compensation, redeemable at restaurants on Mount Pilatus.
• From October 19 to November 27, 2026, the aerial cable car Dragon Ride is closed for maintenance and is replaced by a scenic cogwheel railway.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Unlock top mountain highlights paired with a scenic cruise through the 4th largest lake in the country; all with comfortable transfers from Lucerne.

• Day out to: Self-guided round trip from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus and back, using public bus transfers.
• You'll get: A self-guided Golden Round Trip with gondola rides from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, the Dragon Ride aerial cableway to Pilatus Kulm, the cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise back to Lucerne.
• Mount Pilatus: Reach the summit for sweeping mountain views, photo stops, and free time to enjoy the alpine atmosphere.
• Lake Lucerne: Cruise past shoreline villages and surrounding peaks while relaxing on the open-air decks.
• Options: Choose first or second class tickets for the lake cruise segment of your journey.

Inclusions

• Bus transfers between Kriens and Lucerne
• Access to gondola and cableway
• Tickets to the cogwheel railway
• First or second class lake cruise tickets (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Tour guide
• Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Meals and snacks in restaurants
• Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)
• Other personal expenses

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram or stroller accessible.

Additional information

• This is a self-guided tour, so there will be no guide present.
• Please check the Lake Lucerne boat timetables as there are multiple departures throughout the day.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.