Basel to Rigi Trains

Basel to Rigi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Rigi takes 3h 16m 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.

3h 16m
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 5:04 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 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:04 PM → 2:34 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:34 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
4:04 PM → 6:34 PM
2h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 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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Departing Monday, October 12, 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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 Wednesday, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Rigi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train, line 81 train

Basel to Rigi train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:04 PM → 2:34 PM

1:04 PM → 3:34 PM

4:04 PM → 6:34 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:15 AM

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM

9:04 AM → 11:34 AM

10:04 AM → 12:34 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM

8:04 AM → 10:34 AM

9:04 AM → 11:34 AM

10:04 AM → 12:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM

8:04 AM → 10:34 AM

9:04 AM → 11:34 AM

10:04 AM → 12:34 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM

8:04 AM → 10:34 AM

9:04 AM → 11:34 AM

10:04 AM → 12:34 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM

8:04 AM → 10:34 AM

9:04 AM → 11:34 AM

10:04 AM → 12:34 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:34 AM

8:04 AM → 10:34 AM

9:04 AM → 11:34 AM

10:04 AM → 12:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldau

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