Mountain’n’Rail Pilatus.
A trip to the mountain of legends.
20% discount on the return journey to Pilatus Kulm on the mountain railway.
Save even more and combine with a supersaver ticket or Saver Day Pass.
The gondolas and cable car from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm will be closed from 19 October to 27 November 2026. During this period, the only way to reach Mt Pilatus is by cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad.
Leave everyday life behind at 2,132 metres.
Immerse yourself in the fantastic world of adventure on Mount Pilatus. In the Middle Ages, Pilatus was a mythical place – it was believed that dragons lived in the crevasses of the mountain. Nowadays, it is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and adventurers: impressive panoramas, the steepest cog railway in the world and action-packed attractions draw visitors to this 2,132-metre-high mountain.
More about the offer.
RailAway-Hit: 1.12.–31.12.2026
30% discount on the Kriens-Pilatus-Kriens uphill and downhill journey.
Offer valid on travel dates from 1 to 31 December 2026.
RailAway Hit: 1.3.–31.3.2027
50% discount on the Kriens-Pilatus-Kriens uphill and downhill journey.
Offer valid on travel dates from 1 to 31 March 2027.
RailAway Hit: 1.6.–30.9.2026
20% discount on the Kriens-Pilatus-Kriens, Alpnachstad-Pilatus-Alpnachstad, Kriens-Pilatus-Alpnachstad and Alpnachstad-Pilatus-Kriens uphill and downhill journey.
Discounts of up to 50% on the journey to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus or Alpnachstad and back.*
Offer valid on travel dates from 1 June to 30 September 2026.
*Please note: The number of discounted public transport tickets is limited each month. Once the quota for tickets with a 50% discount has been met, the discount is gradually reduced. Once all discounts have been used up, the price reduction no longer applies. Discounted public transport tickets are only available when booking online.
RailAway offer
20% discount on the Kriens-Pilatus-Kriens, Alpnachstad-Pilatus-Alpnachstad, Kriens-Pilatus-Alpnachstad and Alpnachstad-Pilatus-Kriens uphill and downhill journey.
Offer valid on travel dates in May, October to November 2026, January to February and in April 2027.
You can benefit from the discount when you travel there and back by public transport using any ticket or travelcard, e.g. a standard public transport ticket, a Day Pass, a supersaver ticket, a Regional Travelcard, a Half Fare Travelcard or a GA Travelcard.
Panoramic gondola lift between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg.
Breathtaking views during the ‘Dragon Ride’ cable car journey from Fräkmüntegg to Pilatus.
Take the world’s steepest cog railway from Alpnach to Pilatus.
Hiking trails for all levels.
Pilatus rope park.
Dragon Glider from Fräkmüntegg to the Drachenalp.
Various restaurants with culinary delights.
Outward journey: to Kriens, Pilatus centre or Alpnachstad according to the online timetable.
Free for children with Junior-/Children’s Co-travelcard (no leisure time activity ticket required). In this case, no information of the passenger necessary.
The offer via Alpnachstad is available from 11 May to 29 November 2026.
If you wish to alight in Aemsigen, please speak to the train crew at the start of your journey.
To avoid waiting times, we recommend reserving a seat on the cogwheel railway in advance at pilatus.ch/reservation, especially on weekends and in good weather.
Revision of the Kriens-Fräkmüntegg gondola lift and Fräkmüntegg-Pilatus Kulm from 19 October to 27 November 2026.
20% discount – P+Rail: your parking space at the station. Simply park your car at the nearest train station and continue onward by public transport. After booking your leisure offer, you will receive a code for a 20% discount that you can easily redeem in the P+Rail app. View more information about P+Rail Reka-Pay: get more for your money. Make the most of your time off – purchase leisure offers with Reka-Pay and receive a discount on every Reka-Pay purchase. Go to the overview of purchase and acceptance points and view more information
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