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Is Pilatus included in the Berner Oberland Pass?

Answer

No

The Berner Oberland Pass is not valid on the way from Alpnachstad to Pilatus. You need a separate ticket.

Verified · Checked todayLast verified 6 October 2026

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Alpnachstad → Pilatus Kulm, segment by segment

  1. Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus KulmPilatus-BahnenTicket neededReservation: Recommended · Supplement: None

What to buy

  • TicketAlpnachstad PB → Pilatus Kulm · Pilatus-BahnenBuy before boarding. Price set by the operator.Buy from Pilatus-Bahnen

Conditions

  • You live outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and you carry the passport or ID card the pass was issued for.
  • Your pass class matches the class you travel in (this guide assumes 2nd class).

Other ways to Pilatus

  • Luzern, Bahnhof → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Berner Oberland Pass yet. 2 of 3 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Not researched yet
  • Luzern, Bahnhof → Luzern, Moosegg → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Berner Oberland Pass yet. 2 of 4 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Not researched yet
  • Luzern → Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Berner Oberland Pass yet. 1 of 2 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Under review
  • Kriens Mattenhof → Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Berner Oberland Pass yet. 1 of 2 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Under review
  • Kriens Mattenhof, Bahnhof → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Berner Oberland Pass yet. 2 of 3 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Not researched yet
  • Kriens, Oberkuonimatt → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Berner Oberland Pass yet. 2 of 3 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Not researched yet

Getting there

Pilatus is reached by the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad or by gondola and aerial cableway from Kriens, near Lucerne.

Official evidence

  • Pilatus-BahnenStated directly by the operator

    Railza’s reading: The Berner Oberland Pass is not valid on Pilatus. Seat reservation on the cogwheel railway is recommended in good weather, not mandatory.

    Official wording: “With the SBB GA Travelcard (General Abonnement) or SBB Half Fare Travelcard, you can travel at half price. Please note : Municipal day passes, special offer day passes and any other SBB savings offers and day passes are not valid! Holders …”
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    Checked today (Oct 6, 2026)
    Applies
    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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    Tickets | Pilatus-Bahnen
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