Is there a direct train between Locarno and Rigi?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Rigi Kulm via Bellinzona and Arth-Goldau RB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Locarno to Rigi?

The distance between Locarno and Rigi is 140 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Rigi without a car is to train and line 81 train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Locarno to Rigi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Rigi train from?

Locarno to Rigi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Locarno to Rigi train arrive?

Locarno to Rigi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

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

Book your Locarno to Rigi train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rigi?

There are 612+ hotels available in Rigi.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Locarno to Rigi by train (Trenitalia) or train

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Train, line 81 train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Bellinzonatrain S20 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81
3h 10m
Train, line 81 train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Arth-Goldautrain Ir46 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81
4h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 140 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Rigi Kulm via Bellinzona, Arth-Goldau, and Arth-Goldau RB in around 3h 10m.

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