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Basel SBB Station to Rigi trains

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The average train between Basel SBB Station and Rigi takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel SBB Station 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.

3h 17m
Duration
127 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train, line 81 train

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain train Ic21 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain train 81
3h 20m

Basel SBB Station to Rigi train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel SBB Station and Rigi. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel SBB Station is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Rigi at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG3h 11m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG3h 11m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGRigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Rigi Bahnen AG2h 30m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 126.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Rigi, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rigi Kulm via Arth-Goldau and Arth-Goldau RB in around 3h 20m.

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