[Bengt]

10 June 2022 at 11:32:02 #827467

We want to take the Gotthard Panorama Express (boat+train) from Luzern to Lugano in July.

We have a Swiss Travel Pass (2nd class) and understand that this trip is included in the pass.

But we also understand that we have to pay some upgrade to 1st class, pay for the seat and/or some other surcharge.

How do we book this trip on the http://www.sbb.ch, taken into account that we have a STP?

We want to book this trip before it’s sold out.

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[Anna]

10 June 2022 at 17:53:08 #943088

Hi Bengt,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

If you wish to travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express with a Swiss Travel Pass, all you need to do is pay for the seat upgrade and surcharge, which includes the seat reservation.

You can make your bookings here: http://www.myswissalps.com/gotthardpanoramaexpress/tickets

Regards,

Anna

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10 June 2022 at 21:11:33 #943089

Don’t forget that you can save money by travelling on the same route by using the regular trains, which are just as comfortable, and in fact much more modern than the GPE coaches, and you can take it any day of the week at any time. You will see exactly the same scenery.

You can take any boat from Luzern to Fluelen, then catch any of the hourly Treno Gottardo trains.

Doing it this way allows you to take a break at Fluelen which is a nice village to spend some time at.

[Bengt]

11 June 2022 at 11:43:33 #943090

Thank you, that is a very good idea.

[Arno]

11 June 2022 at 14:02:32 #943091

Hi Bengt,

You can read about the various options at this route under “Regular trains and boats versus the official Gotthard Panorama Express” at http://www.myswissalps.com/gotthardpanoramaexpress. I greatly enjoyed the Gotthard Panorama Express train myself, but it’s all a matter of personal preferences and figuring out what fits your schedule and budget best.

If you want to take regular trains in 2nd class, these will be fully covered by your 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass and you won’t need reservations: https://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity.