Luzern to Lugano lake and William Tell train opti

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A traveler is planning a trip from Luzern to Lugano in mid-August, including the Luzern lake trip and the William Tell train. They want to know if they need to book this trip in advance and inquire about the cost, noting that they will have a Swiss Travel Pass for their journey.

Key takeaways:
  • You can do this trip for free with your Swiss Travel Pass, or consider the 1st class Wilhelm Tell Express package if preferred.
  • Book the Wilhelm Tell Express package up to 3 months in advance for smooth planning.
  • Check the Wilhelm Tell Express page for departure times and booking options.
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  • Anonymous
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    7 January 2015 at 7:12:11 #806786

    We would like to do the trip from Luzern to Lugano, doing both the Luzern lake trip plus the William Tell train. Do we have to book this trip and if so, when should we do this (we will be doing this mid August) and how much would this trip cost> We will have a swiss travel card when we do the trip. Thanks in advance

  • Arno
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    Reply 1 of 3 • 8 January 2015 at 10:36:04 #841481

    Hi aussie,

    You can either do this trip entirely free with your Swiss Travel Pass, or book the “official” 1st class Wilhelm Tell Express package. It can be booked from 3 months ahead of time. Details about the trip and booking links are here: myswissalps.com/wilhelmtellexpress.

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 8 January 2015 at 11:30:10 #841482

    fantastic. Could you advise how I can find departure times for this trip. We are going to do both the lake and the W.Tell train trip. Thanks.

    Arno
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    15724 posts
    Reply 3 of 3 • 9 January 2015 at 9:02:14 #841483

    There’s a link under “More on other websites” on the page I gave you. In case you want to book the package: you can order it along with your rail pass through the link on the Wilhelm Tell Express page.

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