Day Trips · Ticino / Gotthard

Gotthard Panorama Express from Zürich with Chauffeur

A historic paddle steamer across Lake Lucerne and a panoramic train over the Gotthard into Ticino — your chauffeur handles every road leg from Zürich.

CHF 950 · Mercedes V-Class Business · transfer incl.

Licensed chauffeur · Fixed price · Round trip

Send a request

What's included

  • Private chauffeur and well-kept premium vehicle
  • Door-to-door pickup at your address
  • Transfer to and from the station, luggage included
  • Flexible route, no strangers' group
  • Fixed price in advance, no taximeter

The Gotthard Panorama Express combines two Swiss classics in a single day: a historic paddle steamer across Lake Lucerne and the panoramic train over the old Gotthard line down to Bellinzona and Lugano. Your private chauffeur picks you up at your address in the morning and brings you comfortably from Zürich to Lucerne, where the boat journey begins. No station stress, no searching for parking, no changing trains with your luggage — you simply step aboard.

On the deck of the paddle steamer you glide across Lake Lucerne all the way to Flüelen, after which the panoramic train with its large viewing windows takes over the route across the Gotthard into Ticino. While you enjoy the spiral tunnels, mountain villages and the church of Wassen from the panorama carriage, your chauffeur drives the route by road and waits for you at the destination station in the south — ready for Lugano, Bellinzona or a break by the water.

In the afternoon your private chauffeur brings you door to door back to Zürich in the Mercedes V-Class, in comfort and at your own pace. You travel privately, without a group and without the pressure of fixed connections. So all that remains of a long travel day is the very best of it: the views, the calm on board and a day in Ticino entirely without logistics.

Good to know

  • DurationFull day · approx. 9–10 hrs
  • RegionTicino / Gotthard
  • Seasonyear-round
  • Departurefrom Zurich, door to door

FAQ

Is the train ticket for the Gotthard Panorama Express included in the price?

No. Our service is the private drive from Zürich with chauffeur as well as the entire road logistics. The train ticket and seat reservation for the boat and panoramic train are available on request, but are not included. Refreshments on board and entry fees are paid on site.

How does the day with the private chauffeur actually work?

Your chauffeur picks you up at your address in Zürich in the morning and drives you to Lucerne for the paddle steamer. You enjoy the boat journey across Lake Lucerne and then the panoramic train over the Gotthard. At the destination station in Ticino your chauffeur is waiting and brings you door to door back to Zürich in the evening.

Is the trip also suitable in changeable weather or in winter?

The boat of the Gotthard Panorama Express runs seasonally, generally from spring to autumn. Outside the season or in unfavourable weather, we are happy to plan a pure panoramic train variant or an alternative Ticino day from Zürich with a private chauffeur. Simply let us know your preferred date when you enquire.

  • No commissions
  • Fixed price, no meter
  • Licensed & insured
Ready for your free day?

One fixed price. No surprises, no meter.

Tell us the destination, date and number of guests — we'll design the right ride for you.