Mountain railways
Rigi ticket
Important information
- Ticket entitles the holder to a return journey to the Rigi
- Ride on the cogwheel train from Vitznau or Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm
- Cable car ride from Weggis via Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Kulm
- Combination of routes possible
- The Rigi is open all year round, except during maintenance work
- Maximum flexibility with the Flex Cancellation option – See Cancellation Policy for details
How to get there
There are a number of ways to get to the Rigi. With the Rigi ticket, you can combine the outward journey on one route and the return journey on another.
From Vitznau
The cogwheel train, Europe’s first mountain railway, takes you from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm in around 30 minutes.
From Arth-Goldau
The cogwheel train from Arth-Goldau takes you to Rigi Kulm in about 45 minutes.
From Weggis
The cable car from Weggis takes you to Rigi Kaltbad in ten minutes. Here, you board the cogwheel train, which takes you to Rigi Kulm in another ten minutes.
Prices
Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (from 16) | GBP 72.00 |
| Children (6–15.99 years) | GBP 36.00 |
Adults with a Swiss Half Fare Card valid on the day of travel receive a 50% discount. Adults with a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Lucerne Travel Pass travel free of charge. There is no discount for senior citizens.
Children under 6 travel free of charge and do not require a ticket. If one parent has a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card valid on the day of travel, children between the ages of 6 and 15 travel free of charge with the included Swiss Family Card.
Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (from 16) | GBP 78.00 |
| Children (6–15.99 years) | GBP 39.00 |
Adults with a Swiss Half Fare Card valid on the day of travel receive a 50% discount. Adults with a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Lucerne Travel Pass travel free of charge. There is no discount for senior citizens.
Children under 6 travel free of charge and do not require a ticket. If one parent has a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card valid on the day of travel, children between the ages of 6 and 15 travel free of charge with the included Swiss Family Card.
Frequently asked questions
The Rigi is open all year round. The cogwheel trains from Vitznau and Arth-Goldau and the cable car from Weggis operate year-round with seasonal timetables, usually every 30 to 60 minutes.
Depending on the railway, inspection or maintenance work may take place, during which individual lines may be temporarily out of service. The valid operating hours and any restrictions can be found in the timetable.The Rigi is largely accessible. The journey from the Vitznau valley station, where low-floor trains are generally used, is particularly convenient. The valley stations at Arth-Goldau and Weggis are also wheelchair-accessible.
At selected mountain stations, such as Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi Kulm, accessible boarding and alighting are available. However, wheelchairs must be registered at least one day in advance so that staff can provide appropriate support.
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