Is there a direct train between Thun and Rigi?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Rigi Kulm via Olten and Arth-Goldau RB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Thun to Rigi?

The distance between Thun and Rigi is 182 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Rigi without a car is to train and line 81 train via Olten which takes 4h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Thun to Rigi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Rigi train from?

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

Where does the Thun to Rigi train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rigi?

There are 612+ hotels available in Rigi.

Thun to Rigi - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 81 train

There are 3 ways to get from Thun to Rigi by train (Trenitalia) or train

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Train, line 81 train via Olten
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Oltentrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Arth-Goldautrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81
4h 26m
Train, line 81 train
1. Take the train from Thun to Langnau i.E.train S4
2. Take the train from Langnau i.E. to Wolhusentrain S6 / ...
3. Take the train from Wolhusen to Luzerntrain S6 / ...
4. Take the train from Luzern to Arth-Goldautrain S3 / ...
5. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81
5h 40m
Train, line 81 train #2
1. Take the train from Thun to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
2. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Luzerntrain Lix
3. Take the train from Luzern to Arth-Goldautrain S3 / ...
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau RB to Rigi Kulmtrain 81
5h 41m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 182.2 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Rigi Kulm via Olten, Arth-Goldau, and Arth-Goldau RB in around 4h 26m.

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