Pfänder Cable Car Fares and Rates
From single-ride tickets to annual passes, there are different fares for the Pfänder cable car for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
- Bicycles are free until 10:00 a.m.
- Combined tickets with boat ride available
- Special rates for larger groups
- Travel for less with many discount cards!
Tarife vom 1. April 2026 bis 31. März 2027
Single-Ride Ticket (Ascent or Descent)
- Adults19,00 €
- Seniors or individuals with a disability card*18,00 €
- Youth**16,30 €
- Children***9,50 €
Single-Ride Ticket (Ascent or Descent)
- Adults12,70 €
- Seniors or individuals with a disability card*12,00 €
- Youth**10,90 €
- Children***6,30 €
Family Ticket ****
- Ascent and Descent (Round Trip)38,00 €
- Single-Ride Ticket (Ascent or Descent)25,40 €
Bikes & More
- Bicycle (free from 8 to 10 a.m.)14,80 €
- Bicycle Trailers / Handcarts14,80 €
4-Ride Discount Card(transferable), 30-minute waiting period
- Adults23,60 €
- Seniors or individuals with a disability card*23,60 €
- Youth**23,60 €
- Children***11,80 €
8-Ride Discount Card(transferable), 30-minute waiting period
- Adults41,80 €
- Seniors or individuals with a disability card*41,80 €
- Youth**41,80 €
- Children***20,90 €
12-Ride Discount Card(transferable), 30-minute waiting period
- Adults54,70 €
- Seniors or individuals with a disability card*54,70 €
- Youth**54,70 €
- Children***27,40 €
Annual Pass with name and photo
- Adults274,00 €
- Seniors or individuals with a disability card*274,00 €
- Youth**235,00 €
- Children***137,00 €
* Seniors aged 65 and older. People with a disability rating of 70% or higher.
** Youth aged 16 to 19
*** Children ages 6 to 15
**** Two adults with all children up to age 19 in the same household, only with proof (family pass or family ID).
General Information
- Children under 6 years of age travel free when accompanied by an adult
- The rates listed above are a summary of the main rates. All rates can be downloaded as a PDF at the bottom of the page.
- Dogs may ride for free. According to Lochau municipal regulations, dogs must be kept on a leash at the Pfänder.
- Schedules are subject to change
Combined Tickets for the Pfänder Cable Car & Boat Tour
Lake of Constance Cruises
Combine your visit to the Pfänder with what is arguably the most beautiful way to get there: a boat ride!
For more information, visit “Die Bodenseeschifffahrt” website
Vorarlberg Lines
Enjoy the “Mountains & Lake of Constance” combo offer, which includes a boat tour with Vorarlberg Lines and a round-trip ride on the Pfänder cable car.
This offer is available from Easter through early October. The walk from the Bregenz harbor to the Pfänder Cable Car valley station takes about 7 minutes.
You can find the “Mountains & Lake of Constance” brochure in the Downloads section.
Discounts
If you arrive by boat, you can enjoy a discount of up to 5 % on the Pfänder Cable Car fare. During the peak season or summer season, you can obtain the corresponding vouchers at the boat docks and on all scheduled boats bound for Bregenz. You must exchange the voucher for a Pfänder Cable Car ticket at the Pfänder Cable Car valley station.
Tour groups of 15 or more people, school classes, and youth and children’s groups also benefit from various discounts.
Discount Cards
aha Card
www.aha.or.atChildren’s fare for a round trip or a one-way trip up or down the mountain.
Allgäu Walser Card
www.oberallgaeu.deA €1.00 discount for a round-trip ticket and €0.50 for a one-way ticket.
Bodensee Card Plus
www.bodensee.euOne free round-trip ticket up and down the mountain during the card’s validity period.
KlimaTicket Österreich
www.sommer-bergbahnen.at10 % Discount on a round trip or one-way trip (ascent or descent).
ÖBB Erlebnistickets Sport & Outdoor
erlebnistickets.railtours.atBook your adventure ticket online—which includes a round-trip ride on the Pfänder cable car and a train ride—and enjoy a discounted total price!
V-Card
www.v-card.atFree admission is available between May 1 and October 31.
Vorarlberger Freizeitkarte
www.bodensee-vorarlberg.comFree (once a day)
