What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Rigi?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Rigi is to train via Olten which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Rigi?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Rigi is to train via Olten which takes 6h 44m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Rigi?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Rigi. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Rigi Kulm via Visp, Olten and Arth-Goldau RB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Rigi?

The distance between Zermatt and Rigi is 280 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Rigi without a car is to train via Olten which takes 6h 44m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Zermatt to Rigi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Rigi train from?

Zermatt to Rigi train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Rigi train arrive?

Zermatt to Rigi train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rigi?

There are 604+ hotels available in Rigi.

Zermatt to Rigi - 3 ways to travel via train

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

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Train via Olten
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Oltentrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Olten to Arth-Goldautrain Ec / ...
6h 44m
CHF 55–163
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Andermatttrain 902 / ...
2. Take the train from Göschenen to Arth-Goldautrain Ir46 / ...
6h 49m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
3. Take the train from Göschenen to Arth-Goldautrain Ir
7h 55m

Zermatt to Rigi by train

73Weekly Trains

6h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 279.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Rigi Kulm via Visp, Olten, Arth-Goldau, and Arth-Goldau RB in around 6h 44m.

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