Lake Lucerne, Titlis and Pilatus in one day?

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    16 March 2017 at 20:06:39 #811097

    Hi

    Finally got this very useful webpage full of information. Many thanks for help in advance. Going to Switzerland in May . Is it possible to to do lake luzern tour, mount titlis and mount pilatus in one day? What will be the easiest and quickest route . Staying near lucerne station.

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    17 March 2017 at 6:28:18 #860153

    Hi Chittagong,

    Yes, depending on how long you want to spend (or can spend) on each mountain. It may be best to look through information pages on Mt.Titlis, Mt. Pilatus and Lake Luzern to see what there is to do and plan how long you will want to stay at each destination – although the lake cruise is a fixed time! 😉

    The routes to take from Luzern to each destination is also listed in the links above.

    Regards,
    Lucas

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    17 March 2017 at 6:57:03 #860154

    Many thanks for your reply.

    do i need to come back to lucerne after every trips mentioned? Which will be the quicker and easier? Lake luzern – pilatus – titlis or lake lucerne- titlis – pilatus

    thanks

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    17 March 2017 at 7:04:24 #860155

    Hi Shaah,

    The route from Pilatus to Titlis will take you back through Luzern yes. You can search the routes and find schedules for your dates here. Enter Pilatus Kulm (for Mt. Pilatus) and Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) for Mt. Titlis.

    It is a little awkward to do all 3 smoothly. Put the 3 destinations in Google Maps to give you an idea of geography.

    I would pick the one you think you are ok not doing/seeing for last on the day, as you may be tired or run out of time.

    Lucas

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    18 March 2017 at 7:08:34 #860156

    Note that you will have more options if the cogwheel train from Alpnachstad to Mount Pilatus is operational when you are there. It opens mid May, but depending on the snow conditions on the mountain. If it’s open, the route could be Lucerne – Kriens (change to cableway) – Pilatus summit (change to cogwheel train) – Alpnachstad (change to train) – Engelberg (change to cableway) – Mount Titlis – Engelberg – Lucerne. Then take a boat ride from there if there’s time left.

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