Gotthard Panorama Express Scenic Train

The Gotthard Panorama Express connects 2 of the prettiest parts of Switzerland by boat and by train: central Switzerland and the Italianate Ticino. There are daily connections from Lucerne to either Locarno or Lugano or vice versa.

Gotthard Panorama Express boat, Switzerland

View from Gotthard Panorama Express boat, Switzerland

Gotthard Panorama Express scenic train routes

Map with route of Gotthard Panorama Express

The Gotthard Panorama Express runs on the route:

Lucerne - Locarno
Lucerne - Lugano

Facilities and services

Disabled facilities
Power sockets
Restaurant/bistro
Shower/WC
Snack trolley

Facilities may differ per train and route.

Additional information

Conditions for Eurail Pass holders

Holders of a Eurail pass pay a surcharge for the Gotthard Panorama Express. The costs for a reservation are 23 CHF (21 euros) in 2^nd class, and 34 CHF (31 euros) in 1^st class. You get a 50% discount on the fare of the boat trip across Lake Lucerne.

You can make your reservations for the Gotthard Panorama Express on the SBB website.