Gotthardbahn (Basel / Zurich to Lugano railroad)

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Gotthardbahn (Basel / Zurich to Lugano railroad) Description

Route: Basle or Zurich-Gotthard Tunnel-Lugano or vice versa.

Length of route: Basle-Lugano about 300km/186mi; Zurich-Lugano 216km/134mi. Duration of journey: from Basle four and from Zurich three hours.

Highlights: The Gotthard Railroad (built between 1874 and 1882) gives the Swiss railroads the quickest North-South connection over the Alps. The summit of the Gotthard Massif is pierced by a railroad tunnel with a length of 15km/9mi and a maximum height of 1,154 m/3,787ft.

Since 1961 the Trans-Europa Express (TEE) "Gotthardo" has made the journey from Zurich to Lugano (First class with supplement) and this is the finest way of making this trip.

Hobbies & Activities category: Railroad attraction or museum; Scenic site or route; Tunnels and related attractions

Tips

Sections of the route can be booked using regional and express trains in second class.

Attractions Near Gotthardbahn (Basel / Zurich to Lugano railroad), Gotthardbahn, St Gotthard