The average train between Zurich and Rigi takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Rigi. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Rigi at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rigi station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Zurich to Rigi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rigi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rigi Kulm station.
Book your Zurich to Rigi train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Rigi Bahnen AG and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Zurich and Rigi is 34.8 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rigi Kulm via Arth-Goldau and Arth-Goldau RB in around 2h 22m.