The average train between Appenzell and Rigi takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Appenzell to Rigi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Appenzell and Rigi. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appenzell is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Rigi at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Herisau and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Appenzell station and arriving at Rigi station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Appenzell to Rigi train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, depart from Herisau station.
Appenzell to Rigi train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, arrive at Rigi Kulm station.
Book your Appenzell to Rigi train tickets online with Appenzeller Bahnen, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Rigi Bahnen AG.
The distance between Appenzell and Rigi is 76.2 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Appenzell to Rigi Kulm via Herisau, Arth-Goldau, and Arth-Goldau RB in around 4h 22m.