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How to get fromBasel to Rigi Railwaysby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Rigi Railways by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof to Vitznau, Park Hotelbus bus 502 / ...
    2h 25m
    CHF 38–56

  2. Drive 121.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basel to Rigi Railwayscar car 121.9 km
    1h 28m
    CHF 20–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rotkreuztrain train Ir75 / ...
    3h 25m

Basel to Rigi Railways by train, bus, and foot

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rigi Railways, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Rigi Railways. However, you can take the train to Luzern, take the train to Küssnacht am Rigi, walk to Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof, take the line 502 bus to Vitznau, Park Hotel, then walk to Rigi Railways. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Rigi Railways via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Rotkreuz, Rotkreuz, Bahnhof Süd, Küssnacht am Rigi, Räbmatt, and Vitznau, Station in around 3h 25m.

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