Erlebniszug San Gottardo

The Gotthard mountain railway was opened in 1882 and was once the centrepiece of European freight transport. To this day, it is a symbol of technical mastery and Swiss pioneering spirit. Experience an unforgettable unforgettable journey with the Ce 6/8 II, ‘Crocodile’ from Erstfeld to Lavorgo and back.

Included
• Ride in a historic train
• Free choice of seating

Information on the rolling stock
• Electric locomotive Ce 6/8 II 14253, «Krokodil» https://www.sbbarchiv.ch/detail.aspx?id=510614
• Dining car (WR 700 https://www.sbbarchiv.ch/detail.aspx?ID=511041 https://www.sbbarchiv.ch/detail.aspx?id=511077 )
• 1st class coach (SR 610 https://www.sbbarchiv.ch/detail.aspx?id=511040 )
• 1st class coach (SR 611 https://www.sbbarchiv.ch/detail.aspx?ID=511039 )
• 1st class coach (EW II)
• 1st class coach (EW I)

Itinerary
Erstfeld–Göschenen–Airolo–Faido–Lavorgo–Faido–Airolo–Göschenen–Erstfeld

Trip programme
Departure from Erstfeld train station: 10.50h
Lavorgo arriving: 13.00h
Lavorgo departure: 14.47h
Arrival at Erstfeld train station: 16.50h

Prices

Day ticket
GA Travelcard/Half Fare Travelcard/Adults: CHF 99.–
Children aged 6 up to 16: CHF 49.–

Point-to-point ticket (max. 5 stops)
GA Travelcard/Half Fare Travelcard/Adults: CHF 69.–
Children aged 6 up to 16: CHF 35.–

Information and tips
• Registration required
• Flat-rate prices per person, excluding the booking and handling fees on Ticketcorner, are in Swiss francs
• Children under 6 years old travel free of charge without their own seat
• The point-to-point ticket is valid for a maximum of 5 stops with any boarding and alighting.
• You can get on or off the train at any of the defined stops
• Tickets can be purchased in advance online or directly on the historic train from the train staff. Passengers with pre-sale tickets have a guaranteed seat. Tickets purchased on the train from the train staff do not have a guaranteed seat.
• Drinks and snacks can be purchased on the train against cash or card payment
• For lunch you can choose between the restaurants Defanti (https://www.defanti.ch/en/home/ ) or Stazione (https://www.ristorantestazione.net/ ) in Lavor-go or the restaurant Albergo Stazione (https://albergostazionebodio.ch/en/home-english/ ) in Bodio. We recommend to ask in advance about the opening hours and to reserve a table
• During the midday stop, the train is put away. During this time, passengers are not allowed to stay on the train
• Please check the departure times again shortly before the event at sbbhistoric.ch (German)
• To find out the platform, please check the departure board (look for the word “Extrazug” (special train) and the applicable departure time)
• The timetable, rolling stock, prices and/or products are subject to change
• Discounts cannot be given if the trip route changes
• SBB Historic’s General Terms and Conditions (https://www.sbbhistoric.ch/agb-fuer-erlebnisreisen/ ) apply

Booking
You can book at all Ticketcorner Ticket Outlets, on the Ticketcorner hotline +41 (0) 900 800 800 (CHF 1.19 per minute, Monday–Sunday from 8.00am–10.00pm) or online at ticketcorner.ch/en. When purchasing tickets over the phone via the Ticketcorner hotline or on the internet, a handling fee is charged, which varies depending on the delivery and payment methods. Prices include VAT. Prices and products are subject to change. Prices as at 1 December 2024.

Departure from Erstfeld train station: 10.50h
Lavorgo arriving: 13.00h
Lavorgo departure: 14.47h
Arrival at Erstfeld train station: 16.50h

You can book at all Ticketcorner Ticket Outlets, on the Ticketcorner hotline +41 (0) 900 800 800 (CHF 1.19 per minute, Monday–Sunday from 8.00am–10.00pm) or online at ticketcorner.ch/en. When purchasing tickets over the phone via the Ticketcorner hotline or on the internet, a handling fee is charged, which varies depending on the delivery and payment methods. Prices include VAT. Prices and products are subject to change. Prices as at 1 December 2024.