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The Gotthard Panorama Express is a wonderful panoramic journey between Lucerne and Lugano. You travel between Lucerne and Flüelen by steamboat or motorboat. Between Flüelen and Lugano, the panoramic train runs along the historic railroad line through the old Gotthard tunnel.
Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Activity provider: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBBThe Gotthard Panorama Express is a wonderful panoramic journey between Lucerne and Lugano. You travel between Lucerne and Flüelen by steamboat or motorboat. Between Flüelen and Lugano, the panoramic train runs along the historic railroad line through the old Gotthard tunnel.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before the start time
Mobile ticket accepted
Use your phone or print out the voucher
Meeting point
Lucerne railroad station quay (landing stage: jetty 1) or Piazzale Stazione in Lugano
Discount
Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card
from CHF 164
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- Includes
- Highlights
- Gotthard Panorama Express
- Copyright of the photos
- Traveling with a wheelchair
- Traveling with Dog
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
Includes
Ticket on the Gotthard Panorama Train 1st class
First class ticket boat between Flüelen and Lucerne
Seat reservation on the panoramic train
Table reservation at the restaurant on the ship
Catering
Highlights
- Enjoy the boat trip across Lake Lucerne between Lucerne and Flüelen
- Travel along the historic railroad line between Flüelen and Ticino
- Admire various helical tunnels up to Göschenen and further the old Gotthard tunnel to Airolo
- Count three times on the way the view of the small church of Wassen
- Use all public transport in Switzerland with your ticket for the Gotthard Panorama Express
- Experience the Mediterranean Ticino landscape with the castles of Bellinzona (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Gotthard Panorama Express
The Gotthard Panorama Express takes you either from Lucerne to Lugano or from Lugano to Lucerne. You travel across Lake Lucerne with a steam or motor vessel.
Between Flüelen and Lugano, the train runs with extra-large panoramic windows. The panorama train operates on the historic railway line between Central Switzerland and Ticino. This includes various turnaround tunnels high up to Göschenen and further along the old Gotthard tunnel to Airolo.
On the train and on the ship, you can indulge in culinary delights. The menu features Swiss dishes and beverages. If you want to reserve a table at the restaurant on the ship, please contact the Lake Lucerne Shipping Company directly.
Copyright of the photos
- Switzerland Tourism
- Swiss Travel System AG
Traveling with a wheelchair
- Please inform yourself about “SBB Handicap” before the trip
- The panoramic train is not wheelchair accessible. It does not have wheelchair compartments or wheelchair-accessible toilets
- Boarding and alighting are only possible at the stops Arth-Goldau, Flüelen, Bellinzona, and Lugano.
- Passengers with limited mobility sit in regular seats; independent boarding and alighting must be possible or the wheelchair must be less than 620 mm wide.
- Boarding and alighting with wheelchairs on the ship is straightforward.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on the ship as well as in Arth-Goldau, Flüelen (platform 1), Bellinzona, and Lugano.
Traveling with Dog
- Small dogs (up to 30 cm shoulder height, in transport containers) travel free of charge.
- Larger dogs require a ticket at half the price of second class (or a dog day pass).
- Dogs must stay under the seat.
- Leash laws apply, and larger dogs should wear a muzzle, especially on trains and ships during the route.
- Guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs always travel free of charge and without restrictions.
Important Information
- You need a 1st class seat reservation for this trip on the panoramic train. On the boat, you can travel without a reservation.
- Boat departure from Lucerne: 11:12 / Train departure from Flüelen: 14:09
- Train departure from Lugano: 9:18 / Boat departure from Flüelen: 12:00
- With the GA or Swiss Travel Pass in 1st class, you travel for free. If you have a GA or Swiss Travel Pass for 2nd class, you need to upgrade for the section between Flüelen and Lugano.
- Check the timetable on the travel day via the SBB website or app. Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the boat or train.
Meeting Points
Lucerne railroad station quay (landing stage: jetty 1) or Piazzale Stazione in Lugano
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The stunning views and dinner on the boat.
Ricardo🇦🇸
2 months ago
I highly recommend Swiss Activities! Our journey was perfect as was the service.
Joni🇺🇸
2 years ago
