Is there a direct train between Rigi and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Rigi to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Rigi Kulm and arriving at Fräkmüntegg via Arth-Goldau and Kriens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Rigi to Pilatus?

The distance between Rigi and Pilatus is 43 km.

How do I travel from Rigi to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Rigi to Pilatus without a car is to line 81 train and train and line 2516 gondola which takes 2h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rigi to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Rigi to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rigi to Pilatus train from?

Rigi to Pilatus train services, operated by Rigi Bahnen AG, depart from Rigi Kulm station.

Where does the Rigi to Pilatus train arrive?

Rigi to Pilatus train services, operated by Rigi Bahnen AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau RB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rigi to Pilatus?

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Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 909+ hotels available in Pilatus.

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

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There are 2 ways to get from Rigi to Pilatus by train or cable car

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Line 81 train, train, line 2516 gondola
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1. Take the train from Rigi Kulm to Arth-Goldau RBtrain 81
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luzerntrain Vae
3. Take the cable car from Kriens to Fräkmünteggcablecar
2h 29m
Line 81 train, train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Rigi Kulm to Arth-Goldau RBtrain 81
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luzerntrain Vae
3. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain 83
3h 15m

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Distance: 43.5 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Rigi Kulm to Pilatus Kulm via Arth-Goldau RB, Arth-Goldau, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 3h 15m.

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