Pilatus from Kriens and descend to Alpnachstad?

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A traveler named hoho66 is planning a round trip starting from Kriens to Frakmuntegg, then to Pilatus Kulm, and finally descending to Alpnachstad before taking a boat back to Luzern. They are seeking advice on the route and ticketing. Others in the thread confirm it is a great route and share their experiences.

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  • Start your trip early to avoid long lines at popular attractions like Pilatus Kulm.
  • If you plan to use public transportation frequently, consider getting a Swiss Travel Pass, which offers discounts on various tickets, including activities.
  • Tickets for the trip can be purchased on the spot rather than in advance, providing flexibility for your schedule.
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  • rockoyster
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    Reply 1 of 7 • 24 July 2019 at 20:34:00 #918588

    Yes, that’s the best way in my opinion.

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    Annika
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    Reply 2 of 7 • 25 July 2019 at 7:36:04 #918589

    Hi hoho66. Sure, that’s a great round trip! It’s described at http://www.myswissalps.com/pi latus/gettingthere (the other way around, but the direction of traveling can easily be reversed).

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    Reply 3 of 7 • 25 July 2019 at 15:14:46 #918590

    Great thanks ! I will do that tomorrow n start from Kriens !thanks so much

    Annika
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    Reply 4 of 7 • 26 July 2019 at 10:33:08 #918591

    Have fun, hoho66!

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    Reply 5 of 7 • 5 August 2019 at 15:49:45 #918592

    Hi there, we are going to do the same route as yours in early september, wondering how’s your trip? Do you buy the tickets in advanced or on the spot? do you use any pass at all? Thanks in advance.

    Arno
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    Reply 6 of 7 • 5 August 2019 at 17:52:32 #918593

    Hi Reshanty,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps! For ticketing details, please see http://www.myswissalps.com/pi latus/tickets. Whether or not to buy a pass depends on all of your trips in Switzerland combined. Please see http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/chooserailpass.

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    Reply 7 of 7 • 6 August 2019 at 20:49:46 #918594

    Hi Reshanty,

    Yes, , it was great and as Arno described,it is the best way to travel Pilatus.

    I did not buy the tickets in advance , I just buy it in spot with the Swiss travel pass which get 50% discount. If u want to play those activities , do that first otherwise lots of people in line and long waiting !I do that in the morning.

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