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Is Rigi included in the Swiss Travel Pass?

Yes

The Swiss Travel Pass covers the whole journey from Vitznau to Rigi. No additional ticket is needed.

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Vitznau → Rigi Kulm, segment by segment

Vitznau → Rigi KulmRigi BahnenIncludedReservation: Not confirmed · Supplement: None

Conditions

You live outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and you carry the passport or ID card the pass was issued for.
Your pass class matches the class you travel in (this guide assumes 2nd class).

Other ways to Rigi

Luzern → Arth-Goldau RB → Rigi KulmYes. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the whole journey from Luzern to Rigi. No additional ticket is needed.Partially verified
Luzern → Arth-Goldau RB → Rigi KulmYes. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the whole journey from Luzern to Rigi. No additional ticket is needed.Partially verified
Arth-Goldau RB → Rigi KulmYes. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the whole journey from Arth-Goldau to Rigi. No additional ticket is needed.Partially verified
Weggis (Luftseilbahn) → Rigi Kaltbad-FirstYes. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the whole journey from Weggis to Rigi. No additional ticket is needed.Partially verified

Getting there

Rigi Kulm is reached by cogwheel railway from Vitznau or Arth-Goldau, or by cable car from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad.

Official evidence

Rigi BahnenStated directly by the operator
Railza’s reading: Free ride on the Rigi railways and cable car; no ticket needed.
Official wording: “Free ride with GA and Swiss Travel Pass. There is no need to book a ticket. […] The Rigi Bahnen day pass is valid on the following routes: Goldau - Rigi Kulm by cogwheel railway, Vitznau - Rigi Kulm by cogwheel train, Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad …”
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Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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Tickets | Rigi Bahnen
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Swiss Travel SystemStated directly by the operator
Railza’s reading: Free ride on the Rigi railways and cable car; no ticket needed.
Official wording: “Fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) 50% discount with the Swiss Half Fare Card”
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Rigi | Swiss Travel System
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SBBStated directly by the operator
Railza’s reading: Free ride on the Rigi railways and cable car; no ticket needed.
Official wording: “You can travel all across Switzerland with any Swiss Travel Pass / Flex: by train, bus and boat, by panorama train (excl. seat reservations and/or supplement), and on the Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos mountains. Journeys by public transport …”
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Swiss Travel Pass | SBB
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Alliance SwissPassStated directly by the operator
Railza’s reading: Free ride on the Rigi railways and cable car; no ticket needed.
Official wording: “The validity period of the STP starts at 00.00am on the first day of validity and expires at 05.00am on the day after the last day of validity. […] The validity of STPF Flex days begins at 00.00 hours on the activated day of travel and …”
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Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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Tariff 673: Swiss Travel System (edition 01.01.2026)
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