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Is Pilatus included in the GA Travelcard?

Answer

No

Pilatus is not free with the GA Travelcard, but you get 50% off. Buy a reduced ticket from the operator before boarding. A seat reservation is recommended on Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus Kulm.

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Alpnachstad → Pilatus Kulm, segment by segment

  1. Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus KulmPilatus-Bahnen50% discountReservation: Recommended · Supplement: None

What to buy

  • TicketAlpnachstad PB → Pilatus Kulm · Pilatus-Bahnen50% off with your pass. Buy before boarding. Price set by the operator.Buy from Pilatus-Bahnen

Conditions

  • Your pass class matches the class you travel in (this guide assumes 2nd class).

Other ways to Pilatus

  • Luzern, Bahnhof → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmPartly. The GA Travelcard covers the journey from Luzern as far as Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus. From Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus to Pilatus you need a reduced ticket (50% off with the GA Travelcard).Partially verified
  • Luzern, Bahnhof → Luzern, Moosegg → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmPartly. The GA Travelcard covers the journey from Luzern as far as Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus. From Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus to Pilatus you need a reduced ticket (50% off with the GA Travelcard).Partially verified
  • Luzern → Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus KulmPartly. The GA Travelcard covers the journey from Luzern as far as Alpnachstad. From Alpnachstad to Pilatus you need a reduced ticket (50% off with the GA Travelcard). A seat reservation is recommended on Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus Kulm.Verified
  • Kriens Mattenhof → Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus KulmPartly. The GA Travelcard covers the journey from Kriens Mattenhof as far as Alpnachstad. From Alpnachstad to Pilatus you need a reduced ticket (50% off with the GA Travelcard). A seat reservation is recommended on Alpnachstad PB → Pilatus Kulm.Verified
  • Kriens Mattenhof, Bahnhof → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmPartly. The GA Travelcard covers the journey from Kriens Mattenhof as far as Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus. From Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus to Pilatus you need a reduced ticket (50% off with the GA Travelcard).Partially verified
  • Kriens, Oberkuonimatt → Kriens (Pilatusbahn) → Fräkmüntegg → Pilatus KulmPartly. The GA Travelcard covers the journey from Kriens Mattenhof as far as Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus. From Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus to Pilatus you need a reduced ticket (50% off with the GA Travelcard).Partially verified

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: Half price 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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    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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