RIGI BAHNEN AG

Who they are

RIGI BAHNEN AG is the company that runs the trains and cable cars of the Rigi, the mountain that rises between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug, in sight of Lucerne. It has two rack railways: the one that climbs from Vitznau, on the lakeshore, and the one that climbs from Arth-Goldau, where the SBB train stops. It also runs the Weggis cable car to Rigi Kaltbad and several small installations on the mountain. The two rack railways meet at the summit, at Rigi Kulm, at 1,797 m.

What it sells

• The day pass for the Rigi lines, which lets you go up and down by whichever route you like: CHF 84, or CHF 42 with the Half Fare Card.
• The Vitznau – Rigi Kulm return, at the same price: CHF 84, CHF 42 with a Half Fare Card.
• Combinations with the boat from Lucerne, bought in its online shop.

Prices apply from 1 June 2026.

Discounts that matter

• Children: up to 15 years old, if accompanied by an adult, travel free on the Rigi trains. Alone, those aged 6 to 15 pay half. Not valid for groups or school classes.
• Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flex: the Rigi is included, at no charge.
• Eurail and Interrail: 50%.
• Half Fare Card from SBB: 50%; choose it in the online shop.

For a family with the Swiss Travel Pass, therefore, it is the cheapest ascent around Lucerne.

Before you go

In November the company carries out maintenance and takes holidays: in 2026 there are closures of small cable cars and of the mountain's hotels and restaurants between 2 November and early December. Check its service information page before going, or ask customer service: +41 41 399 87 87.