Lugano to Luzern via the Gotthard Railway with SBB InterCity

InterCity usually runs through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, but that remains partially closed and so we are lucky to be rerouted on these lovely trains along the old Gotthard Railway route and through the original 15km tunnel, from 1882.

Lugano looks lovely by the lake as we jump on the IC to return to Luzern on the other side of the Alps.

Departure: Lugano, Switzerland
Destination: Luzern, Switzerland
Distance: 199 km / 124 miles
Duration: 2 hrs 39 mins
Average speed: 75 km/h 47 mph

Example cost: Adult single, bought about three weeks in advance from TrainLine
1st Class: €62 / £53
2nd Class: €40 / £34

Date of Travel: March 2024
Operator: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Motive power: RABe 501 Giruno high-speed EMU
Manufacturer: Stadler
Entered service: 2017 onwards

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