The full circle
From Lucerne, no guide
Golden Round Trip ticket, without a guide
For a day around the mountain at your own pace, by boat, cogwheel railway, cableway, gondola and bus.
Mount Pilatus tickets
What each ticket costs at Pilatus-Bahnen and on GetYourGuide, what your pass changes, and the cheapest way up.
- From
- €65
- At Pilatus-Bahnen
- From CHF 60
- With a Swiss Travel Pass
- From CHF 30
How much does it cost to go up Mount Pilatus?
CHF 84 up and down from May to November, CHF 60 from December to April, and CHF 119.80 for the Golden Round Trip.
From Pilatus-Bahnen, read on 6 November 2026, in Swiss francs. A child is 6 to 15. Prices can change.
| Adult | Half Fare, child | |
|---|---|---|
| Up and down, May to November | CHF 84 | CHF 42 |
| Up and down, December to April | CHF 60 | CHF 30 |
| One way | CHF 42 | CHF 21 |
| Golden, 2nd class | CHF 119.80 | CHF 59.90 |
| Golden, 1st class | CHF 136.80 | CHF 68.40 |
| Silver, 2nd class | CHF 94.20 | CHF 47.10 |
| Silver, 1st class | CHF 98 | CHF 49 |
What is the cheapest way up Mount Pilatus?
With no pass, the plain ticket up and down. With a pass, half that or less.
No pass
CHF 60 from December to April, CHF 84 from May to November, the same from Kriens or Alpnachstad.
Half price
SBB GA or Half Fare, Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail and Interrail.
Free
The Lucerne Travel Pass, and children with an SBB Junior or Children's Co-Travelcard, with an adult.
Groups
30% off route tickets from 10 people, on site on the day.
Not valid
Day tickets and the Bernese Oberland Pass.
Is Mount Pilatus included in the Swiss Travel Pass?
Only in part: boat and bus are free, and the mountain is half price.
So you buy one ticket, for the ride up and down: CHF 42 from May to November, CHF 30 from December to April. The discount applies between Kriens or Alpnachstad and the top.
The 4 tickets on GetYourGuide mention no pass discount on their pages, as we read them on 6 November 2026. If you hold a pass, buy from Pilatus-Bahnen.
Where can you buy Mount Pilatus tickets?
Directly from Pilatus-Bahnen, or on GetYourGuide, where Pilatus-Bahnen sells the same 4 tickets.
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The full circle
No guide. Your seat on the cogwheel railway is not included.
Pilatus-Bahnen, the company that runs the mountain, also sells this ticket on its own site: CHF 119.80 for an adult in 2nd class (read 6 Nov 2026). The GetYourGuide listing we link to is sold by Pilatus-Bahnen too, from €130 (read 4 Nov 2026). At the ECB rate of 5 Nov, the two are within a euro. GetYourGuide lets you cancel free up to 24 hours before.
With a Swiss Travel Pass you don't need the round-trip ticket: boat and bus are free, and the mountain costs half, CHF 42 instead of CHF 84. GetYourGuide's ticket pages mention no such discount, so buy that part from Pilatus-Bahnen.
Other tickets
All sold by Pilatus-Bahnen.
By train, not by boat
From Lucerne, no guide
Silver Round Trip ticket, by train, without a guide
For the same circle with the train in place of the boat: quicker and cheaper.
The mountain only
From Alpnachstad or Kriens
Up and down the mountain, from Alpnachstad or Kriens
For the ride up and down, when you already have your way to the valley station.
Lowest price
From Kriens
Gondola and cableway from Kriens, there and back
For a shorter trip by gondola and cableway, going up and down on the same side.
At Pilatus-Bahnen itself: the Silver for CHF 94.20, up and down for CHF 84 from May to November and CHF 60 from December to April. GetYourGuide showed from €103, €91 and €65 on 4 November 2026: check the price for your date.
Compare in detail
Prices and ratings are read from GetYourGuide. Prices are rounded up. Last checked on 4 Nov.
Every tour here is free to cancel up to 24 hours before it starts.
| Tour | Duration | Starts | Min. age | Rating | From | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The full circle | ||||||
Golden Round Trip ticket, without a guidePILATUS-BAHNEN AGThe route: Boat, cogwheel railway, cableway, gondola, bus, in either directionAt Pilatus-Bahnen: CHF 119.80 for an adult in 2nd class, CHF 136.80 in 1st, read on 6 November 2026Keep in mind: From May to October. A seat on the cogwheel railway is not included, and there are only 2 to 5 boats a day. What's includedIncluded
Not included
| 4 h 30 | Lucerne: bus no. 1 or the boat from pier 2, in either direction | €130 | See dates: Golden Round Trip ticket, without a guide | ||
| Other tickets | ||||||
Silver Round Trip ticket, by train, without a guidePILATUS-BAHNEN AGThe route: Train, cogwheel railway, cableway, gondola, bus, in either directionAt Pilatus-Bahnen: CHF 94.20 for an adult in 2nd class, CHF 98 in 1st, read on 6 November 2026Keep in mind: Pilatus-Bahnen gives two seasons on one page: May to October, and mid-May to mid-November. A seat on the cogwheel railway is not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
| Lucerne: bus no. 1 or the train to Alpnachstad, in either direction | €103 | See dates: Silver Round Trip ticket, by train, without a guide | |||
Up and down the mountain, from Alpnachstad or KriensPILATUS-BAHNEN AGThe route: Cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, gondola and cableway from KriensAt Pilatus-Bahnen: CHF 84 for an adult from May to November, read on 6 November 2026Keep in mind: Getting to the valley station is up to you, and parking there is extra. A seat on the cogwheel railway is not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
| The valley station at Alpnachstad or Kriens: getting there is up to you | €91 | See dates: Up and down the mountain, from Alpnachstad or Kriens | |||
Gondola and cableway from Kriens, there and backPILATUS-BAHNEN AGThe route: Up and down on the same side: gondola and cablewayAt Pilatus-Bahnen: CHF 84 for an adult from May to November, CHF 60 from December to April, read on 6 November 2026Keep in mind: Pilatus-Bahnen charges CHF 60 from December to April and CHF 84 from May to November, so check the price for your date. What's includedIncluded
Not included
| The valley station at Kriens: getting there is up to you | €65 | See dates: Gondola and cableway from Kriens, there and back | |||
Should you buy Mount Pilatus tickets in advance?
Pilatus-Bahnen recommends reserving a seat on the cogwheel railway, to avoid waiting.
Can you cancel?
On GetYourGuide, free up to 24 hours before. At Pilatus-Bahnen, it says it will check whether a ticket can be cancelled. A seat reservation cannot be cancelled, but its time can be moved until 30 minutes before departure.
Do you need a ticket for the boat?
The Golden ticket includes it. With a Swiss Travel Pass, the boat is free.
The Golden Round TripAre children free?
From 6 to 15 they pay half, or nothing with an SBB Junior or Children's Co-Travelcard and an adult. The Golden ticket's page says under 6 go free.
Can you stop on the way?
Yes, at Krienseregg and Fräkmüntegg.
The cable carWhy do the prices change with the month?
Pilatus-Bahnen has a summer price and a lower winter price. The price on GetYourGuide is a starting price and can differ on your date.
Rather not arrange it yourself?
A guided trip comes with the transport arranged.