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How to get fromPilatus to Rigi Railwaysby cable car, ferry, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Pilatus to Rigi Railways by cable car, ferry, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Line 2516 gondola, line 3600 ferry

    best
    1. Take the cable car from Fräkmüntegg to Krienscablecar cable car 2516
    2. Take the ferry from Luzern Bahnhofquai to Vitznauferry ferry 3600
    2h 53m

  2. Drive 49.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pilatus to Rigi Railwayscar car 49.3 km
    1h 7m
    CHF 9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pilatus to Rigi Railwaystaxi taxi 49.3 km
    1h 7m
    CHF 220–270

  4. Line 83 train, line 3600 ferry

    1. Take the train from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad PBtrain train 83
    2. Take the ferry from Luzern Bahnhofquai to Vitznauferry ferry 3600
    3h 6m

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  • Distance: 24.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Pilatus to Rigi Railways. However, you can take the line 2516 vehicle to Kriens, walk to Kriens, Busschleife, take the bus to Luzern, Bahnhof, walk to Luzern Bahnhofquai, take the line 3600 ferry to Vitznau, then walk to Rigi Railways. Alternatively, you can drive from Pilatus to Rigi Railways in around 1h 7m.

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