There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad by train, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 3mCHF 81–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144 / ...
7h 34mCHF 26–48Fly, train, line 81 train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldautrain
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Wölfertschen-Firsttrain
3h 31m
Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad by train, bus, foot, and cable car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Weggis, Seilbahn via Rotkreuz, Bahnhof Süd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Rigi Kaltbad via Luzern and Weggis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Geneva and Rigi Kaltbad is 290 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad, including transfers.
Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Rigi Kaltbad, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Genève to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 41 399 87 87
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rigi Bahnen AG
Train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Wölfertschen-First
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Rigi Bahnen AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–26
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Geneva to Rigi Kaltbad train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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