Mount Pilatus Silver roundtrip ticket

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A traveler is trying to understand what the Mount Pilatus 'Silver Round' ticket covers for their trip from Lucerne. They want clarification on the specifics of the ticket's routes and pricing, especially regarding connections between Alpnachstad and Lucerne.

Key takeaways:
  • The Mount Pilatus 'Silver Round' ticket includes a train from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, a cogwheel train to Pilatus Kulm, a gondola to Kriens, and a bus back to Lucerne.
  • If you have a Swiss Half Fare Card, the ticket costs CHF45.50.
  • For a single journey option, a ticket from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, Frakmuntegg, and Kriens is available for CHF39.00, but it doesn't cover the Lucerne to Alpnachstad train or the Kriens to Lucerne bus.
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  • Anonymous
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    83503 posts
    12 June 2023 at 19:25:41 #830052

    Hello,

    Which of the following does the Mount Pilatus “Silver Round “ticket available on the SBB shop cover:

    On the Way Up

    – Lucerne to Alpnachstad by train

    – Cogwheel to Pilatus

    On the Way Down

    – Cable car to Frakmuntegg

    – Gondola to Kriens

    – Bus to Lucerne

  • Anna
    Moderator
    7726 posts
    Reply 1 of 1 • 13 June 2023 at 8:23:54 #955307

    Hi jpiccoli,

    The Pilatus SIlver Rountrip ticket covers travelling from Lucerne to Alpnachstad by train, from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm by cogwheel train, Pilatus Kulm to Kriens by gondola and cable car, and Kriens to Lucerne by bus. The tickets cost CHF45.50 if you have a Swiss Half Fare Card. You can purchase the ticket online here: http://www.myswissalps.com/pilatus/tickets

    From the SBB travel webshop, you can purchase a single journey ticket Alpnachstad – Pilatus Kulm -Frakmuntegg – Kriens (or reverse) for CHF39.00. This ticket doesn’t include the train journey between Lucerne and Alpnachstad and the bus trip between Lucerne and Kriens.

    Let us know if you need further info.

    Regards,

    Anna

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