--- title: "Pilatus cogwheel railroad" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/pilatus-cogwheel-railroad" description: "With a gradient of up to 48 percent, the cogwheel railroad up Mount Pilatus is the steepest cogwheel railroad in the world. The railroad was put into operation in 1889 and still amazes today with its ingenious design.The journey from Alpnachstadt to Pilatus Kulm at 2,132 meters above sea level takes around 30 minutes. Over a distance of 4.6 kilometers, you ride past magnificent mountain meadows and imposing rock faces for around 30 minutes. Can you spot the marmots and ibex next to the track?Experience the Pilatus with the \"Golden Round Trip\" by boat, cogwheel railroad and aerial cableway. Further information on the Golden Round Trip can be found here." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2811019/4fc1015f950952f8f5cec7281043694c1219194bdcd67274a9ba233ec089d2ca/pilatus-cogwheel-railroad.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Pilatus cogwheel railroad ========================= - Tip - Rack railway Pilatus cogwheel railroad Pilatus cogwheel railroad Pilatus cogwheel railroad The steepest cog railroad in the world. With a gradient of up to 48 percent, the cogwheel railroad up Mount Pilatus is the steepest cogwheel railroad in the world. The railroad was put into operation in 1889 and still amazes today with its ingenious design. The journey from Alpnachstadt to Pilatus Kulm at 2,132 meters above sea level takes around 30 minutes. Over a distance of 4.6 kilometers, you ride past magnificent mountain meadows and imposing rock faces for around 30 minutes. Can you spot the marmots and ibex next to the track? Experience the Pilatus with the "Golden Round Trip" by boat, cogwheel railroad and aerial cableway. Further information on the Golden Round Trip can be found . Read more The cog railroad will be in operation from May 11, 2026 to November 29, 2026. Swisstainable Leading Companies at Level III hold a comprehensive, recognized sustainability certification that covers all dimensions of sustainability and is regularly verified externally. Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Important notice The cog railroad will be in operation from May 11, 2026 to November 29, 2026. Read more Price info All price information (single person, partial routes, round trips, groups) can be found here: https://pilatus.ch/bahnen/bahnpreise Read more Target group - Individual guests - Groups - Families Directions & Parking facilities Journey to Alpnachstad: By public transport: From Lucerne railroad station: Take the S5 train to Alpnachstad station. The train journey takes 17 minutes. Or from Lucerne by boat from landing stage no. 2. The boat trip takes 50 - 90 minutes and is only possible from May to October. By car: A8 highway in the direction of Sarnen/Interlaken, exit Alpnachstad. Parking spaces are available at the valley station. E-charging stations for electric cars are located at Alpnachstad railroad station. Read more Social Media Read more More information You can find the Pilatus cogwheel railroad timetable here: https://pilatus.ch/bahnen/fahrplan Read more Contact person Marco Thali Tickets ------- View on map - Excursion - Excursion Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 15.26 km - Hike 3.23 km - Hike 4.46 km - Hike Contact **Zahnradbahn - PILATUS-BAHNEN AG** Schlossweg 1 6010 Kriens