Trip vs trip
GoldenPass Line vs Gotthard Panorama Express
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| GoldenPass Line Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) | Gotthard Panorama Express Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rail share | 100% (medium confidence) | 70% (low confidence) |
| Guiding | Rail journey | Rail journey |
| Countries | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Named trains | GoldenPass Line, GoldenPass Express | Gotthard Panorama Express |
| Nights on board | no | no |
Which one, honestly
- For time on the train: GoldenPass Line spends the most of the trip on rails: 100% rail share, against 70% (Gotthard Panorama Express).
GoldenPass Line: worth knowing
- Two products share the GoldenPass name: the classic Montreux-Zweisimmen-Interlaken-Lucerne route with Belle Époque or Panoramic carriages, and the new (2023) GoldenPass Express running directly between Interlaken and Montreux in Prestige Class; check which one you are booking.
- Fred. Rail Journeys does not publish a day-by-day itinerary or price for this journey.
Gotthard Panorama Express: worth knowing
- Luggage transfer between the boat and train legs is a pre-bookable optional extra, not automatically included.
- Fred. Rail Journeys does not publish a day-by-day itinerary or price for this journey; confirm timings and cost with them before booking.