Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Rigi?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Rigi Kulm via Arth-Goldau RB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Rigi?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Rigi is 35 km.

How do I travel from Lake Lucerne to Rigi without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Rigi without a car is to train and line 81 train which takes 2h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Rigi?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Lake Lucerne to Rigi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Rigi train from?

Lake Lucerne to Rigi train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Rigi train arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Rigi train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Where can I stay near Rigi?

There are 691+ hotels available in Rigi.

Lake Lucerne to Rigi - 2 ways to travel via train, and line 81 train

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There are 2 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Rigi by train or ferry

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Train, line 81 train
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1. Take the train from Luzern to Arth-Goldautrain Vae / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81
2h 24m
Line 3600 ferry, line 82 train
1. Take the ferry from Luzern Bahnhofquai to Vitznauferry 3600
2. Take the train from Vitznau to Rigi Kulmtrain 82 / ...
2h 29m

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Map of how to get from Lake Lucerne to Rigi.

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Distance: 34.8 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Rigi, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Rigi Kulm via Luzern, Kantonalbank, Luzern, Arth-Goldau, and Arth-Goldau RB in around 2h 24m.

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