My AMAZING Scenic trip from Luzern to Lugano via the Gotthard Pass. What a Train!

[@robertp.wainman4094]

What a beautiful video - thank you! 'Best train in Switzerland' - is quite a title in a Country with so many great services.....I've long thought the UK should invite the Swiss to run it's railways.......and adopt their elegant livery too!

[@mathiasimgrut3481]

8:58 Correct! These are indeed the Urner Alpen in the background with mighty Uri Rotstock to the left.

[@damianwalls1262]

Stunning everything. Thanks

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Damian, thanks for watching 😊👍

[@AaronSeigo]

This is indeed a wonderful train line. Glad you enjoyed it and got some great weather to really soak in the landscape. As a side note: coming out of Luzern you were sat in a "quiet car", as noted on the screen showing the stops right behind you as well as the little sign right next to your table, where it says "quiet zone" in 4 languages with an icon of a finger over a pair of lips doing the "ssh" sign :) Those train cards are intended to be, well, quiet so people can rest and relax in peace and quiet. It's a small but important bit of etiquette on the trains here. Yapping away in those cars as you were doing is considered quite inconsiderate, and some people will actually approach you and ask for quiet which can be a bit awkward. ;)

[@christinehodge3608]

Love Switzerland, haven't been here in years,Johnny Hoover hello,watched your Swiss videos, 😊

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I've no idea why I looked so grumpy in the restaurant. Really, I was having a ball. It was a marvellous trip!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Haha, I know you enjoyed it as much as I did mate. What a superb trip in great company!

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

Your face was not grumpy.

[@sandiandgregh]

Maybe you needed another ice cream?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@sandiandgregh always time for another ice cream 🍦

[@eljanrimsa5843]

Beautiful trip, I've done it many times before the base tunnel was built. One thing: It s not the Gotthard Pass route, just the old Gotthard tunnel route. The tunnel goes straight through the Gotthard massif, not up to the pass. You don't even see the Urseren valley, the base valley from where the Gotthard pass takes off.

[@myrabenson1603]

What an amazing journey the scenery was Spectacular thanks for letting us join you on your journey 😀

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I definitely recommend it and thanks very much for leaving a comment 😊👍

[@JoelVChan]

Nice video. Only the title is misleading. It is not quite the Gotthard Pass (2000 m high with no train) but the Gotthard mountain line with the original tunnel (1000 m altitude). Tte train is a EC250 with maximum 249 km/h (rounded at 250).

[@mrhoult-qy8su]

Just fabulous Mark, have you been to Innsbruck, use as a base, check out the ski jump. travel to St Anton, use the cablecars, some absolutely great views from the very top, go in summer, winter is OK if you can handle minus 40 degrees with windchill, ❤👏👏👍👍

[@mickbaker7573]

Wow AMAZING scenery , great vid 👍👍👍👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers for commenting Mick - it was a great journey I definitely recommend 😊👍

[@seancoleman8528]

What a amazing trip thanks for letting us come along

[@JenZX]

Hey mate thanks for the train report. The seats look pretty comfy and it surely is a scenic trip, anyways as always, cheers mate 👍

[@horsehollerer]

Beautiful journey Mark. I nearly did this one last month when I was in Switzerland but ended up going to Zermatt instead. All I will say is the Gornergrat metre gauge railway (heavy snow edition!) is just ridiculous. I still have no idea how or why they built it. I paid CFH 192 for a 2-day pass for unlimited cable cars/Gornergrat rides and somehow it was worth every penny! Cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers HH, there is so much to do. I might try that option if it includes other stuff. Never been to Zermatt so thanks for the heads-up 😊👍

[@horsehollerer]

@@LetsMakeaTrip Ha, so true! I was saying to Johnny that I need to return to Switzerland soon just to copy your journeys ... yet I'm very happy with the choices I made for own my trips!

[@Fan652w]

Thank you for an interesting video, but above all thank you for mentioning prominently the SWISS TRAVEL PASS. I have been visiting Switzerland almost every year since 1971. The Swiss Travel Pass for tourists was introduced in 1972. Ever since 1972 I have, on my visits to Switzerland, bought a First Class Swiss (Travel) Pass. The STP may appear expensive when compared to Interrail, but it is A FAR BETTER TICKET IF YOU WANT TO SEE SWITZERLAND. The STP gives free travel on ALL Swiss Public Transport (Bus,Train. Tram, Boats, Cable Cars to high lying villages). Only purely tourist lines up mountains are excluded. On those the STP usually gives 50% discount.

[@melglobus]

What a splendid trip! Gee Swiss trains are just so marvellous - we took the train across the country from St Gallen to Geneva pre COVID in 2nd class, but still so clean, efficient and quiet! Thanks for showing this trip Mark, great video as always mate!

[@BobTravellin]

One of my favourite countries and without doubt my favourite rail system. I have a week there in August, might try and do this trip, it looks stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I hope you have a great time if you do it Bob, it is very much recommended 😊👍

[@crazyzebra6400]

Just remember to check if your train will travel trough the base tunnel. A few InterRegios and InterCity trains travel trough the tunnel again. To be sure I can recomend the "IR26 Treno Gottardo" operated by the "Südostbahn". This train always travels over the old mountain line. You can board the train in Lucerne but it does end in Locarno and not Lugano. They use the "RABe 526", an absoluteley wonderful and quiet train.

[@stephennicholson2833]

Great video. We took the train from Zurich Airport to Lugano in 2003 while our daughter was doing a study abroad just south of Lugano. Brought back memories

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Stephen, my first time in Lugano and I thought it was lovely. Looks quite posh too tbh! Would love to go again and maybe get out on the lake too 😊👍

[@vutuyen9933]

Mừng vui khi biết về bạn thân ❤❤❤

[@robertalan3214]

Thanks Mark, great review, lovely scenery, great weather 👏

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching!

[@sheilam4525]

Absolutely stunning scenery, Mark. Thank you for showcasing it!😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for watching Sheila. I hope to be back soon!

[@andywillis2650]

Nice one Mark, fantastic views & scenery. I was thinking to myself what a miserable cloudy day you had - then it all changed just like that !!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

So was I Andy. I think I got a bit lucky and it was all just so amazing after that. Weather definitely helped 😊👍

[@simonkenny3497]

Another great video mate. What a stunning part of the world. 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Simon, yes it was lovely. I definitely recommend 👍👍

[@ianlove1215]

I have a cousin who lives in Mainz, near Frankfurt. I went to see him a few years ago using trains the hole way. Eurostar to Brussels then down via Frankfurt. I used trains to get about & there is a nice route that follows the Rhine up to Koblenz. Here there is a huge statue called the Deutsches Eck where the Rhine & the Moselle meet.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

That was a fantastic section there Ian between Mainz and Koblenz. I really enjoyed it. Maybe I should try a river cruise!!!

[@JessicaPratt-gb1fy]

Great video as always, Mark. Amazing scenery and what a spotless train. It puts our British ones to shame. Loved your comment about coming into Crewe! By the way, often your captions get partially cut off at the bottom of our screen - this might be because we watch them on KZbin on the TV. Could they be moved slightly upwards? No worries if not - can just about read them!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Jessica. I’ll have a play around with the captions for next the video, move them up a bit. Cheers for letting me know 😊

[@JessicaPratt-gb1fy]

@@LetsMakeaTrip thank you! Love your content and look forward to seeing where you’re off to next!

[@Timstravels01]

What stunning scenery and what a train. It looked like you had 1st class to yourselves. It's been a delight to watch both you and Johnny travel through Switzerland.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Tim. Yes we did have 1st all to ourselves. It was fantastic, you must do it sometime 😊👍

[@baseballfan99]

I love Swiss Trains and I had 1st class Swiss Rail Pass back in Feb 2020. I took the classic route on one of the regional trains that normally are the only ones covering the route. I had the train almost to myself as of course most people take the fast trains through the tunnel when it is open. I loved Locarno and was lucky enough to have a free upgrade to a balcony room over looking Lake Maggiore. Locarno boasts over 300 days of Sunshine a year. I came into Lugano from Italy on the private railway from Domodssola through the mountains and was included in the pass. Looking forward to other lines you rode. They say you should visit in the winter and the summer as there scenery is so different. Lucerne to Montreux is a fantastic line and any line through a valley.

[@johnplampin7274]

Locarno perhaps?

[@baseballfan99]

@@johnplampin7274 That is right I always muddle them up 😳

[@rebeccahalpern5938]

Great video, the bit where the clouds were clearing was particularly stunning. We got the train from Zurich to Sargans to visit Liechtenstein last year and that was a lovely journey, would definitely like to do more train travel there.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It was an amazing sight seeing those blue skies. Imagine living there too. Must be beautiful.

[@davidoliver1169]

Hello Mark. Another entertaining video. Cheers and take care.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers David and thanks for watching 😊👍

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Just stunning, thank you Mark for taking me along. All the best and stay safe.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Simon, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@kevinpennick3604]

Beautiful scenery...

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It was amazing, cheers Kevin.

[@Julian-ck6lf]

Brilliant video, looks like an incredible trip. Beats the northern rail chugger to Crewe!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Oh it does Julian but the Crewe train's certainly cheaper lol!

[@CherylRayment-ec3ke]

Great video as always. It was nice to see Johnny. I watch him too. Should do more collaorations

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Cheryl. We had a good time for sure. There will be more to come I hope.

[@sandiandgregh]

We’ve been to Lugano but in winter travelling with a hockey team. The scenery is jaw dropping. Great to see two of our fav KZbinrs collaborating.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks guys and as always, I appreciate the watch and support. It really makes it worthwhile. I would quite like to go back in the winter tbh. Bet it’s amazing!

[@daveatlantix]

Looks like a great day out - great video, Mark!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Dave and thanks for your support mate - always appreciated 😊

[@mdhazeldine]

I went to Luzern in 1995 with my parents. It was amazing holiday staying on the lake. We did trains from Zurich to Luzern, down to Interlaken and also Engelberg, plus a bunch of mountain railways. Back then it was all locos and old red and green coaches. A far cry from these space age things. Stadler really do build great trains, and the SBB network is top notch.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It is top notch I think if I travel many more places in Europe, I’ll just appreciate the Swiss trains more!

[@craig.bryant]

Amazing journey. What a great train and the scenery was some of the best!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Craig, thanks for watching mate. Hope I did it justice, I’ll definitely be back 😊👍

[@paulmark63]

Hi mark it’s Paul how you are well great video lovely scenery take care 🎉

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Paul, cheers mate. It was a great trip, glad I was able to capture it a bit.

[@TravelSignal]

Just wow. Amazing. It will almost be a shame when the base tunnel reopens - though I imagine some local trains will still use the old route?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yes I think there will still be some of the regional trains using it but the base tunnel takes an hour off the journey so I can see why it was built.

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic journey Mark

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Robert, I definitely recommend it. Thanks for the comment.

[@deanhomer7812]

Wow what an amazing scenic journey! It would be nice if British trains were as nice as swiss ones. There was another video i watched where someone travelled from somewhere in northern Italy to Switzerland on a train with huge windows that open aswell, but I can't remember the name of it.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Dean, it certainly would be! Probably one of the panorama coaches that - maybe the Bernina Express?

[@deanhomer7812]

@@LetsMakeaTrip yep that's the one mate 👍

[@aoilpe]

0:02 The Potico is from the 2. Station from 1896 in front of the (4.) 1991 Station of Santiago Calatrava 0:25 Sorry, I have to say your trip on the map was to Locarno - not Lugano- wich is further down south… 2:17 The lighted yellow poster in the down-left corner is a departure timetable where you can find the platform of your train well in advance. 5:11 I love the old “Bridge Station” of the Arth-Rigi-Bahn…It is quite unique. 11:41 The Church of Wassen is very famous -because of the train ! First you spot it from beneath - tunnel - then at the same height - tunnel - and from above… I would recommend a round-trip from Lucern by ship to Viznau , climbing the Rigi mountain by rack-rail going down with the other line to Arth-Goldau and back to Lucern with the SBB ,with good weather it is just a great journey…!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for the pointers mate, much appreciated the detail you’ve shared on this comment. 😊👍

[@AlsTrainspottingHD]

Another amazing video this railway line does like very stunning specially on a clear sunny day with them lakes and mountains better then the grey dull weather at the start of the video lol. Very interesting with section with all the spiral tunnels going through the mountains that must of been such a pain in the neck to engineer.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Amazing engineering and yes I lucked out with the weather. I really thought JH had cursed us 😂

[@smogontheline]

The scenery just looked so stunning. The greens stood out so much, as did the mountains in the distance. Europe has some very beautiful places. I went to Slovenia back in 2008 and was blown away by Lake Bled and the surrounding area, so much so that I had to return. I really want to see more of Europe, and this video just makes me want to go sooner rather than later. Great video, Mark. Hope you're well. Andy.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Andy, I’d love to go to Slovenia too, thanks for watching and commenting mate 😊👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Andy, I’d love to go to Slovenia too, thanks for watching and commenting mate 😊👍

[@smogontheline]

@@LetsMakeaTrip Lake Bled is stunning, and I went to Ljubljana (capital) as well as Piran, Portoroz, and Posinja Cave. All beautiful places. Andy.

[@richardhughes3026]

Terrific video, Mark

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Richard, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 😊👍

[@dgu8240]

nice Video. I've you have not been you should definitely take the train along lake Geneva. if you do I can only recommend that you stop in Vevey and take the regional train that leaves once every hour to Puidoux. It's only a 13 minute train ride but absolutely worth it. it takes you through the UNECO world heritage site Lavaux, a multitude of beautiful terraced vineyards. Back in Vevey you could either continue to Lausanne and then Geneva or take the Train to the mountains canton of Valais through Montreux, depending what direction you want to continue.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers. I haven’t been to Lake Geneva yet, there really is so much to explore in Switzerland. I may go back in winter tbh 👍

[@TherconJair]

A small detail: the sockets aren't just Swiss and European style. The European socket has an additional connector in the middle for the Italian Type L grounded plug, so it features a triple and not just a double socket design :)

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Noted, thanks.

[@AmongJoshRoblox]

Beautiful Trip review .

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks very much!

[@JoJo-yt1ys]

What beautiful scenery. Thankyou Mark

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for watching. It was a lovely trip 😊👍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video and beautiful scenery!! Hope all is well, take care

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Peter, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@enricomonti156]

I absolutely liked my ride on a Giruno when I tried it last year between Zurich and Bologna (that train was suddenly canceled as a result of the closure of the Gotthard base tunnel, luckily I travelled a few days before that). Yup, I agree that the CHF 5 for a coffee is a bit pricey but the fact that you can have a proper dining car it something great (I had once lunch on it between Geneva and Zurich). In this case, the old Gotthard line is absolutely amazing, much better than the long closed tunnel

[@keithparker1346]

Switzerland is expensive

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, such a great journey (as many are in Switzerland). The weather turned out ok in the end which really made it worthwhile and I agree, the food/drink is a bit pricey but you’re paying for the service and the experience too. Well worth it.

[@calebmumby5803]

Awesome mark

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Caleb!

[@johncrwarner]

As we live in Germany and like to travel to Ticino and do train and boat journey in Switzerland and the Italian Lakes so this journey or more accurately the Zürich - Lugano trains especially over the the Gotthard Pass before the Basistunnel was built. It is one of my favourite journeys and we have got out at Göschenen and gone up the rack-railway to Andermatt and gone down the Rhine valley to Chur - which has local trains used by Romansch speakers (the fourth language of Switzerland) and a fraction of the cost of the Glacier Express.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi John. All I would say is you live in a lovely part of the world! Wish I could visit more often tbh. Just beautiful.

[@johncrwarner]

@@LetsMakeaTrip We live in Bielefeld in the last set of hills generated when Italy hit Switzerland and rumpled Germany LOL So we travel to Switzerland for the beautiful scenery and fab railways and boat journeys too.

[@walterfillingham]

What absolutely amazing train, amazing scenery, just what travel is all about..wowzers

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

That is a great way of putting it Walter yes. Mind you, I’m up here on the east coast of Scotland today and the weather here is beautiful too (as I’m sure you’re aware). Makes all the difference doesn’t it 👍

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

Stunning trip Mark. Why is that train so good in all aspects? Views as expected in Switzerland. Walked in The Alps years ago fell in love with the place. Thanks for taking us on the trip

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Kevin, it’s just such a quality train and quiet too which certainly helps. I will be back!

[@johnmullin1188]

😮 wow what a lovely country and a 🍑 of a train ✅ thanks for the 📹 M8 all the best John 😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers John, thanks for watching as always. It was a great trip 😊👍

[@ohheyitskevinc]

As someone who grew up near Crewe, the optimism comment made me laugh 😂 seems freight is still using one of the base tunnels, but honestly I’d prefer this route even if it is a longer journey. Great stuff!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Kev, same here. If the base tunnel was open, it’s an hour less but it’s much better the long way! I’m just bantering the Crewe thing, quite like the place really 😊👍

[@ohheyitskevinc]

@@LetsMakeaTrip nah, you’re right about the optimism 😂

[@shanewaterman4125]

Some years ago my brother and his wife did a 9 day rail tour around Switzerland. They had the weather you did at the start of your trip, but all day, everyday! 😂 Here's two other scenic train trips I've done which would make interesting videos: Nice to Milan - get the service which straddles lunchtime and sit on the right of the carriage and the views are amazing! Also from Nice is an unusual train called Les Train a la Pines - the pine train. It's called this because they burn pine cones as the fuel in the boiler. Takes you right up into the French Alps to a tiny station (can't remember the name after 30 years 😂) but a memorable trip otherwise

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Nice one Shane, cheers for the trip tips! Honestly I thought that grey weather was with us throughout the four days I was over there but I was grateful it cleared. Absolutely worth it!

[@kevinellis8869]

Glad to see you captured your 'partner in crime' as he did to you in his videos, more collaborations please!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Kevin, there will be more to come (UK ones too!).

[@keithparker1346]

Im wondering when any British travel vlogger/youtuber will cover the metro services in Lausanne, Switzerland..The worlds smallest city with a metro and they are expanding the existing 2 lines to 3 Anyway thanks for this video the breaking sun shot was great

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Keith. I didn’t know about Lausanne. Tom Scott should do that I reckon 👍

[@keithparker1346]

@@LetsMakeaTrip there are a few videos about the various lines and KZbinr Rmtransit did a short one. I'm hoping to visit the place in a few years time when the 3rd line is complete and cover all metro lines , the LEB and tramline ,see areas I've never seen before and revisit areas like Ouchy

[@代曜榕]

I must remind my nightmare: The cable car and gear train from Grindelward to Eigergletscher and Jungfraujoch cancelled twice during Easter. After my first cancelled trial and refund request I‘ve booked for tomorrow, unfortunately, for the 2nd trial "cancellation" was informed on the Berner Bahn before arriving Gare Grindelward.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

That does sound like a bit of a nightmare. I hope you get to do it soon. Good luck!

[@代曜榕]

@@LetsMakeaTrip I will try again, and buy Swiss Travel Pass for 50% discount instead of a Eurail Pass.

[@edwardtodd9734]

"Lovely Luzern" PG Woodhouse

[@simonholliday9874]

Didn't you clock the transport museum on your right about 3 minutes out of Luzern?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I would've liked to have visited that but it was quite expensive. Needs a full day really.

[@tonys1636]

One thing that stood out for me was no ear splitting door operating beeps or constant announcements, one could actually work, read or get 40 winks without being rudely awoken. Why can't UK trains be the same instead of pandering to every possible disability known to mankind.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Never thought of that Tony - good point. See it, say it, sorted blasting out every 10 minutes, drives me mad!

[@AndreiTupolev]

Is this only while the very long tunnel 🚇 is closed for repairs 🚧 , or might they still run Inter-City trains over the old route when it's open again? It would be nice if they did, recognising that that's what tourists want and not necessarily just wanting to get everywhere as quickly as possible

[@markusstudeli2997]

Just take the bronze coloured "Treno Gottardo" Interregio trains from SOB - They are almost as classy as the Giruno and will continue taking the top route. Plus they got larger windows, which is convenient on this scenic route.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Andrei the base tunnel knocks an hour off the journey so I guess they won't but like Markus says, there are plenty of other options.

[@cabovermike]

If i hadn't watched some of your other videos i would think your a "travel snob", that train would shame a few airlines, so smooth clean and quiet , practically had it to yourself to, i was surprised that @ 15.15 a motorbike passed you, the speeding fines in switzerland are eye watering,. Draconian speed limits motorway 120 kph = 74mph and main roads outside built up areas 80 to 100 kph, built up areas 50 kph,. Glad the weather bucked up for you, getting tired of seeing that blue rain coat,. enjoy cuckoo clock and toblerone land, and have to agree, the views are stunning.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Mike. Yes it’s not the fastest line in the world but it’s all about the views isn’t it in Switzerland. Just for you mate, I’ve left the raincoat at home this weekend. Sun’s out 😊👍

[@johanhlenschlger8967]

Hi, we love your videos, but we do not use miles and feet. We suggest you might get a wider audience concidering this. Best wishes.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Johan, thanks for the comment. I did use kilometres a while back and I had comments saying I should use miles and feet! 😂. At least 90% of my subs are from the UK and US so you can see why. I may add the conversion as text in the future though. Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@davidsmith7215]

More music to ruin what was a good vlog, when you like trains it’s good to listen to the set and people, natural, not to have lousy music, leave the music for MTV