Mount Rigi Day Pass: Cable Car & Cogwheel Train from Lucerne

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Duration3h–7h

GroupUp to 9

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What's the best way up Mount Rigi from Lucerne—and can you really do it all in one day?

You get all-day access to Mount Rigi's cable cars and cogwheel trains, choose your own route and timing, and see 360-degree views from the top. The ticket includes the new Lok 7 railway exhibition, children under 15 ride free with an adult, and you can start whenever you want during operating hours. Book online and head up from Lucerne by boat or train to Vitznau or Weggis.

3h–7h

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Rigi self-guided day trip

Use day pass within operating hours
Travel from Lucerne to Vitznau or Weggis
Explore Mount Rigi at your leisure
Enjoy 360-degree mountain views
Return to Lucerne by boat, train, or car

The Experience

The answer is yes, and the Mount Rigi day pass is how you do it. You get access to all the cable cars and cogwheel trains that feed the mountain—the Kräbel-Scheidegg cable car, the Vitznau cogwheel train, the Goldau line, and the Weggis cable car (except during maintenance). It's a self-guided ticket, which means you pick your own route and timing. No fixed schedule, no group, no guide telling you where to stand for photos. You buy it online, show up during operating hours, and the mountain is yours to explore however you want.

Mount Rigi sits like a peninsula between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug, right in the middle of Switzerland. Getting there from Lucerne takes about an hour by boat or train to Vitznau or Weggis, where the cable cars and cogwheel trains begin their climb. The views from the top wrap around 360 degrees—you're looking at the Alps, the lakes, the valleys, all of it at once. There's the newly opened Lok 7 exhibition at the summit (free with your ticket), which is an immersive look at the mountain's railway history, but honestly most people just walk around, sit on a bench, and stare. The mountain works for hikers who want to tackle trails, families with small children in strollers, and anyone who just wants to ride up, breathe, and come back down.

The practical part: children up to 15 travel free when accompanied by an adult, so if you're traveling with kids, you only pay for yourself. The cogwheel trains are wheelchair accessible; the cable cars are not. The ticket works any time during operating hours—trains run every hour, so you're not locked into a departure time. Weather doesn't close the mountain, but check rigi.ch before you go to confirm cable car closing times, especially if you're planning to use the Weggis line. If a cable car is down for maintenance, you can take the Vitznau train instead at no extra cost, though there's no refund if you've already bought the cable car ticket.

Bring layers. The temperature drops as you climb, and the wind at the top is real. If you're coming from Zurich, there's a direct train line to Arth-Goldau; from Lucerne, the boat or train to Vitznau or Weggis is the scenic route. Buy your ticket online before you go—it saves time at the station and you can use it whenever you're ready to start your day on the mountain.

What’s included

All-day access to the Kräbel-Scheidegg cable car, Vitznau cogwheel train, Goldau cogwheel train, and Weggis cable car.
Free entry to the Lok 7 exhibition at the summit.
Children under 15 travel free with an adult.
The ticket is valid during all operating hours and can be used at any time—no fixed departure time required.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by RIGI BAHNEN AG

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to explore Mount Rigi at their own pace without a guide or fixed schedule, and especially useful if you're traveling with children under 15, since they ride free with an adult ticket.