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- Göschenen, canton of Uri, Switzerland
Göschenen by sleeper train
A tiny village at the north portal of the Gotthard tunnel; the reason to stop is the short climb to Andermatt and the Schöllenen Gorge.
Reasons to get off here
- Schöllenen Gorge and Devil's Bridge, the most legendary section of the old Gotthard route
- Suvorov Monument, carved into the rock to commemorate the battles of 1799
- Hike back down from Andermatt through the gorge to Göschenen (4.8 km, about 1 hr 20 min)
- Station sits at the northern mouth of the Gotthard Tunnel, at 1,106 m
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to Andermatt (3.75 km), two trains an hour
- Hourly InterRegio towards Arth-Goldau and Locarno on the Gotthard mountain line
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 401 | Brussels → Cologne → Gotthard → Milan | 07:30 | 07:58 | Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday |
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 400 | Milan → Gotthard → Cologne → Brussels | 20:30 | 20:52 | Departs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Arth-Goldau
Mainly a rail hub, but it is the fastest way up the Rigi by historic cogwheel train, and has a fine wildlife park.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · European Sleeper Brussels–MilanBellinzona
Three UNESCO-listed medieval castles and walls that once closed off the whole Ticino valley.
Stop-off guide →Göschenen, answered
European Sleeper Brussels–Milan.
Times in both directions are below.
ES 401 (Brussels–Cologne–Gotthard–Milan): arrives 07:30, leaves 07:58; ES 400 (Milan–Gotthard–Cologne–Brussels): arrives 20:30, leaves 20:52.
Times are local and can change for engineering works.
A tiny village at the north portal of the Gotthard tunnel; the reason to stop is the short climb to Andermatt and the Schöllenen Gorge.
We would allow: half a day.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.