Einsiedeln is a in a rail cul-de-sac which makes it a bit tricky to get to from many major centres. It's advisable to check the Swiss Federal Railways for train schedules.

From Rapperswil

Direct trains run every 30 minutes from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln and take around 40 minutes one way.

From St Gallen

From St Gallen, regular trains run to Rapperswil, from where you can pick up a direct train (S40) to Einsiedeln.

From Lucerne

Getting to Einsiedeln from Lucerne, take the Voralpen Express and change trains in Biberbrugg. Detailed schedules are available from the Swiss Federal Railways.

From Zürich

Getting to Einsiedeln from Zürich involves changing trains in either Wädenswil or Pfäffikon and picking up a direct train (S13) from their. Detailed schedules are available from the Swiss Federal Railways.

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