⭐ Offers starting in Lucerne · independently compared
Pilatus is the mountain behind the city, and it can be reached in several ways: by boat to Alpnachstad and then the cogwheel railway, or by gondola and aerial cableway from Kriens. Some offers are guided half-day tours from Lucerne, others are just the ticket. This page ranks them by verified reviews, so you can see which format people actually book.
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Lucerne is a small city between a lake and mountains – the big peaks are reached by boat, cogwheel railway or cable car. We compared the offers that start here, with honest travel times.
13 tours available · Sorted by verified review count. Prices and availability come from GetYourGuide.
⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.7 (2,878)
Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by cable car and go on an easy hike through the Alpine scenery with this tour from Lucerne. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway a…
from €177 per person
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.7 (1,548)
Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day trip which takes you on multiple modes of transportation. Take in the views from a boat, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway, and…
from €129 per person
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· 4.7 (669)
Visit Mount Pilatus on a half-day tour by cable car and aerial cableway from Kriens. Enjoy a ride on the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and reach the top of Pilatus Kulm at 2132…
from €65 per person
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· 4.7 (335)
Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by train, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola.
from €102 per person
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· 4.5 (202)
Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by the steepest cogwheel train in the world, traveling from Alpnachstad. Enjoy panoramic rides over the Swiss mountains aboard a cable car a…
from €91 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.4 (92)
Discover sky-high Alpine vistas and Lucerne’s glowing lake with a cogwheel train ride to Mount Pilatus and a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Descend on an aerial cable car, suspended in…
from €250 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.9 (6)
Ascend to Mount Pilatus, located near Lucerne. This majestic peak offers a panoramic spectacle of the surrounding Alps, accessible by a combination of boat, cogwheel railway, an…
from €482 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.0 (3)
Embark on a guided afternoon tour from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus. Ascend by gondola and cableway, enjoy views from the summit, and descend on the world's steepest cogwheel ra…
from €270 per person
Check availability → ⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Ascend to Mount Pilatus, located near Lucerne. This majestic peak offers a panoramic spectacle of the surrounding Alps, accessible by an aerial cableway.
from €338 per person
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⏱ 10 hours 0
From mountain peaks and glaciers to lakeside streets, enjoy three of Switzerland’s most iconic destinations in one unforgettable day.
from €844 per person
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⏱ 4 - 6 hours 0
Explore Lucerne's landmarks or take a scenic cogwheel train ride to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Enjoy breathtaking views and discover the city's fascinating history.
from €107 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Prepare for a day of enchantment as we journey to Mount Pilatus by cable car, enjoying breathtaking views and a relaxing visit to Lucerne’s historic center for an unforgettable…
from €593 per person
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⏱ 5 hours 0
Ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the Pilatus middle station, then hike to the summit. Enjoy a gondola ride down to Kriens and opt for a stop at a high-ropes park.
from €248 per person
Check availability →Good to know: The summit is often in cloud, and then the view you paid for is white. Check the forecast and the webcam on the day, and book an option with free cancellation. A ticket-only offer is cheaper but leaves the logistics to you; a guided tour saves planning but gives you less time on top.
Good to know
No. Pilatus is reached by boat to Alpnachstad and a cogwheel railway, or by gondola and cableway from Kriens. Rigi starts from Vitznau or Arth-Goldau. Titlis lies above Engelberg and is reached by train from Lucerne plus cable cars. Each is a trip of its own, so plan about half a day per mountain.
The listed Jungfraujoch tours from Lucerne are long days of around ten hours, mostly spent travelling. If you only have one day, a nearer mountain gives you more time at the top.
No. Lucerne lies on a lake, not by the sea. The cruises on this site are sightseeing boat trips, not swimming trips.
Many popular Lucerne tours start in Zurich. They are a different starting point, so we list only offers that begin in Lucerne. If you are staying in Zurich, check the departure point before you book.
Only if you will travel a lot. For a few days around Lucerne, single tickets can be cheaper. Compare your planned journeys with the pass price and check on the booking page which mountain lines are included.
You still pay for the ride, and the view can be white. Check the forecast and webcam on the day, and choose an offer with free cancellation that fits your plans.
There is no sea, no beach and no big list of sights inside the city: the old town, the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument fill a day or two. The famous mountains and the Jungfrau region are excursions, not part of the city.
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