The short answer: CHF 84 in summer, CHF 60 in winter
In summer 2026 (May to November) every standard Pilatus round trip costs CHF 84 for adults. It makes no difference whether you go up and down via Kriens, via Alpnachstad or up one side and down the other. In winter only the gondola and cable car from Kriens run, and the round trip costs CHF 60.
The prices on this page come from the 2026 price list, valid until 31 December 2026. Prices for 2027 had not been published when this page was updated in October 2026. Prices include VAT.
Prices for Mount Pilatus 2026
Adults, 2nd class, in CHF. Children aged 6 to 15 pay half price.
| Ticket | Adult | Half Fare / child 6–15 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer, Kriens–Pilatus–Kriens | 84.00 | 42.00 |
| Summer, Kriens–Pilatus–Alpnachstad (or reverse) | 84.00 | 42.00 |
| Summer, Alpnachstad–Pilatus–Alpnachstad | 84.00 | 42.00 |
| Summer, Lucerne–Kriens–Pilatus–Kriens–Lucerne (bus included) | 93.60 | 46.80 |
| Winter (December to April), Kriens–Pilatus–Kriens | 60.00 | 30.00 |
| Winter, the same from Lucerne (bus included) | 69.60 | 34.80 |
Single sections
| Section | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Alpnachstad–Pilatus Kulm (cogwheel railway) | 42.00 | 84.00 |
| Kriens–Pilatus Kulm | 42.00 | 84.00 |
| Kriens–Fräkmüntegg (gondola) | 23.00 | 46.00 |
| Fräkmüntegg–Pilatus Kulm (Dragon Ride) | 19.00 | 38.00 |
| Kriens–Krienseregg | 12.00 | 24.00 |
The cogwheel railway runs from 11 May to 29 November 2026. The gondola and Dragon Ride are closed for maintenance from 19 October to 27 November 2026, so until then the only way up is the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad. Details on the seasons are on the best time to visit page.
Mount Pilatus tickets and tours
Golden Round Trip tickets, day trips from Lucerne and Zurich and combinations with other mountains, with live prices and availability.
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Golden Round Trip, Silver Round Trip and autumn tour
Loops that add a boat or a train to the mountain ticket.
| Ticket | Adult | Half Fare / child | Swiss Travel Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Round Trip (boat, mountain, bus) | 119.80 | 59.90 | 42.00 |
| Golden Round Trip ending in Kriens, no bus | 115.00 | – | – |
| Silver Round Trip (train instead of boat) | 94.20 | 47.10 | 42.00 |
| Autumn tour, boat and cogwheel railway (weekends 24 Oct–15 Nov 2026) | 120.00 | 62.50 | – |
With a GA or an Interrail/Eurail pass the Golden Round Trip costs CHF 60.90. First class costs more: CHF 136.80 for the Golden and CHF 98.00 for the Silver Round Trip. The full route and dates are on the Golden Round Trip page.
Discounts and passes
Check what you already own before you buy.
Half Fare Card (Halbtax)
50 percent off all Pilatus routes. The summer round trip drops to CHF 42.
Swiss Travel Pass and Flex
50 percent off the Pilatus sections from Kriens or Alpnachstad. The boat and bus 1 are free, which is why the Golden Round Trip costs only CHF 42 with the pass.
GA travelcard, Interrail and Eurail
50 percent on the mountain. Holders of a GA also ride bus 1 for free.
Lucerne Travel Pass
Free travel on Pilatus. The seat reservation is not included. The pass replaces the former Tell-Pass and costs CHF 240 for 3 days, 265 for 4, 290 for 5 and 365 for 10. It pays off if you also want Rigi, Stanserhorn, Titlis and lake boats, see Mount Rigi.
Children, groups and good to know
Children
Ages 6 to 15 pay the reduced price. With an SBB Junior or Children's Co-Travel Card or a Swiss Family Card, children travel free when accompanied.
Groups
Groups of 10 or more get 30 percent off and must register 24 hours before travel for the cogwheel railway.
Seat reservation
Recommended for the cogwheel railway, not compulsory. You pick a time slot and can change it until 30 minutes before departure, but not cancel it. The fee is not confirmed here, so check it when you book. Bikes are not carried and strollers only folded.
Dogs
Dogs taller than 30 cm need a ticket. The price is not confirmed here.
Activities on the mountain
Extra tickets on top of the ride. All of these closed for the 2026 season.
Rope park at Fräkmüntegg
Adults CHF 30, children aged 8 to 15 CHF 22, without the mountain ride. For ages 8 and up and at least 120 cm, with 10 courses and about 3 hours of climbing. Open 25 April to 18 October 2026.
Dragon Glider
A 500 metre zip line of about 2 minutes. Adults CHF 8, children CHF 6, for 10 to 120 kg. Same season as the rope park.
Free at the top
The Dragon Path loop (about 20 minutes) and the Flower Path to the Tomlishorn cost nothing once you are up.
Where to eat and sleep up top is covered under where to stay.
Mount Pilatus tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Mount Pilatus ticket in 2026?
CHF 84 for adults in summer, CHF 42 with a Half Fare Card or for children aged 6 to 15. In winter the round trip from Kriens costs CHF 60.
Is Pilatus free with the Swiss Travel Pass?
No. The Swiss Travel Pass gives 50 percent off the mountain sections. The boat and bus 1 are free. Only the Lucerne Travel Pass includes the mountain fully.
Do I need to reserve a seat on the cogwheel railway?
It is recommended, not required. On busy summer days a reserved slot saves waiting. Holders of the Lucerne Travel Pass have to pay for the reservation separately.
Is a one-way ticket cheaper than a round trip?
Single sections are priced at half the return fare, so a one-way ride costs CHF 42 on the cogwheel railway or the Kriens route. The summer ticket for up one side and down the other costs the same CHF 84 as a normal round trip.
Are the 2027 prices known?
Not yet. The 2026 price list is valid until 31 December 2026.