First boat departure from Lucerne to Vitznau for a Rigi visit in April
A traveler is planning to take an early ferry from Lucerne to Vitznau to visit Mt. Rigi in April and is confused about the correct departure time. They found conflicting information online regarding the first boat of the day and are seeking clarity on the accurate schedule and the best source for this info.
- The first ferry from Lucerne to Vitznau in April departs at 9:12 AM according to the official timetable.
- For accurate timetable information, refer to the official URLs shared by locals.
- The type of boat for the ferry can be identified using symbols on the timetable, with specific indicators for steamers and motor boats.
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We would like to catch an early ferry from Lucerne to Vitznau to visit Mt. Rigi in April. I am confused about the departure time of the first boat of the day. One site says 9:12 AM. Another says 8:12 AM. Another says 5:53 AM! And yet another site says every hour on the hour, starting at 9 AM. Does anyone know the correct time, and best source finding this information? Thank you.
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Debbie – OFFICIAL timetable says, that first departure from Luzern to Vitznau is 9:12 (during time period to 24th of May). From 25th of May till 8th of September there is departures at 8:12 and 9:12.
Kamil
That makes sense. They add an earlier time when it gets busier. Thank you!
Debbie – here you are SGV timetables for two April’s period:
Kamil
Hi Debbie,
There are seasonal timetable for the boat services on Lake Lucerne.
You can find further information here: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/boat-lake-lucerne/#dates – there’s a link to the timetable at the bottom
Regards,
Anna
Thank you for your help. One more question: On the timetable link, it says that the timetable shows which type of boat is used for each trip (modern ships or paddle boats). I have found the schedule showing a departure at 9:12 from Lucerne to Vitznau, and I do see the small boat icon. But for the life of me, I cannot seem to find the type of boat. Sorry if there is an obvious answer! 🙂
Debbie – if you talking about icon of purple boat then it indicate a steamer, which going on Sundays and public holidays. In other days on this route standard motor boat is using.
Kamil
Hi Debbie,
The meaning of the symbols on the timetable are described in notes at the bottom of the timetable (in German, English and French).
So, in the Spring Timetable (20 April-24 May 2024) the 9:12 boat has the following symbols:
- A white boat on a pink background
- A black #37 in a square
- A black crossed knife and fork
The explanation of symbols at the bottom of the timetable explains things as follows:
- A white boat on a pink background = During a restricted traffic period, it is usually operated by steamboat; at other times motor boat.
- A black #37 in a square = Steam boat on Sundays and public holidays; at other times motor boat.
- A black crossed knife and fork = Restaurant on board
Hope this clarifies things!
Alpenrose
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