[Anonymous]

25 May 2023 at 1:47:54 #829919

Hi, I’m looking for a panoramic scenic train to take from Zurich to Como. I’ve tried the Bernia website but can’t seem to find one. Can anyone help?

Thanks

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[User]

Reply 1 of 9 • 25 May 2023 at 5:37:14 #954712

Hello Claire,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

Possible options for you are the Bernina Express ( https://www.myswissalps.com/berninaexpress ) and Gotthard Panorama Express (https://www.myswissalps.com/gotthardpanoramaexpress)

In case you are interested, we have a summary of the most popular scenic train rides in Switzerland in the below link:

• https://www.myswissalps.com/activities/scenictrips/train

Kind regards,

Yolanda

[User]

Reply 2 of 9 • 30 May 2023 at 0:25:42 #954713

Thank you Yolanda for your help.

I have looked at your options and I am interested in the gotthard express.

Do you know if you can travel with suitcases on this train?

Also, does it have a first class option and if so what is the best way to buy tickets?

Kind regards

Clare

[Anna]

Reply 3 of 9 • 30 May 2023 at 10:23:54 #954714

Hi Clare,

Yes, you can bring your luggage on the train. You can find practical information about how to travel with luggage on Swiss trains here: http://www.myswissalps.com/train/practical/luggage

The Gotthard Panorama Express train features 1st Class seats and reservation is compulsory. You can find further details about tickets and reservations here: http://www.myswissalps.com/gotthardpanoramaexpress/tickets

Let us know if you need more info.

regards,

Anna

[User]

Reply 4 of 9 • 31 May 2023 at 0:42:57 #954715

Thank you Anna, that was very helpful. Can the luggage be taken on the boat – the 1st leg of the trip?

[User]

Reply 5 of 9 • 31 May 2023 at 4:59:27 #954716

Hello Clare,

There will certainly be areas where you can put your luggage somewhere. Just ask when you board. Most boats will have gangplanks to roll your cases onto, so that should make it a little more convenient for you.

Kind regards,

Yolanda

[Annika]

Reply 6 of 9 • 31 May 2023 at 8:13:06 #954717

Hi Clare! Just in case you’re interested: there is a free luggage service for passengers on the Gotthard Panorama Express. See the paragraph “Luggage transportation service” at http://www.myswissalps.com/gotthardpanoramaexpress.

[Danielsan]

Reply 7 of 9 • 31 May 2023 at 21:59:26 #954718

Hi Clare,

When you board the boat portion of the Gotthard, you will be guided to a section where everyone who has it, puts it. At first it’s very crowded, but it thins out as the cruise goes along, as here are many stops along the way. By the time I arrived Fluelen, (this was in September) there were very little passengers left on board. Just keep your eyes on the luggage as you’re moving about, sitting, taking photos, etc. You’ll be fine. The boat takes off from platform one, which is the first one on the left, directly opposite the train station, near the “Wilkommen in Luzern” arch thas a clock in it. Have a great trip.

Regards,

Dsnielsan

[User]

Reply 8 of 9 • 1 June 2023 at 1:33:03 #954719

Thank you! That is very helpful

[User]

Reply 9 of 9 • 2 June 2023 at 10:19:14 #954720

From Zurich you can go the so called scenic route over the old Victorian era Gotthard railway just by getting on the Treno Gottardo train at Zurich HB (runs direct every 2 hours). The train goes to Locarno where you can take a break at the lovely lake side before continuing by local train to Lugano and beyond