The average train between Rigi and Zermatt takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rigi to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Rigi and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rigi is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau RB and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rigi to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Rigi station and arriving at Zermatt station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Rigi to Zermatt train services, operated by Rigi Bahnen AG, depart from Luzern station.
Rigi to Zermatt train services, operated by Rigi Bahnen AG, arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Rigi to Zermatt train tickets online with Rigi Bahnen AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Rigi and Zermatt is 128.2 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Rigi Kulm to Zermatt via Arth-Goldau RB, Arth-Goldau, Luzern, Bern, and Visp in around 5h 57m.