Is Pilatus included in the Half Fare Travelcard?
Answer
No
Pilatus is not free with the Half Fare 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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Check your exact connectionAlpnachstad → Pilatus Kulm, segment by segment
- 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 KulmRailza has not fully verified Pilatus with the Half Fare Travelcard 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 Half Fare Travelcard 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 Half Fare Travelcard 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 Half Fare Travelcard 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 Half Fare Travelcard 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 Half Fare Travelcard 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: 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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