The average train between Lugano and Rigi takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Rigi. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Rigi at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Rigi station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Lugano to Rigi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rigi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rigi Kulm station.
Book your Lugano to Rigi train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Rigi Bahnen AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Rigi is 121.9 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Rigi Kulm via Arth-Goldau and Arth-Goldau RB in around 2h 48m.