Train Basel to Rigi | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Rigi takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Rigi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration: 127 km
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train, line 81 train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81

3h 20m

Basel to Rigi train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Rigi. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Rigi at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:04 PM → 3:34 PM
2h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:02 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:02 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:02 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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