About Bernina Express Pullman Class
Available: June-October
Example prices for pre-booking with usÂ
All prices are per person and include lunch in La Gatta vineyard.Â
Swiss Travel Pass: Round trip £575, Single trip £440
Half Fare Card: Round trip £600, Single trip £465
Must be booked in advance with us.Â
The new Pullman Class is the most exclusive way to experience the Bernina Express. Step aboard a meticulously restored 1930s Pullman carriage, where vintage elegance and personalised service come together to create a journey that feels truly timeless. With only 32 guests welcomed on each route, the atmosphere is intimate, unhurried, and designed for travellers who appreciate a VIP experience.
As the train glides along the UNESCO World Heritage route, the scenery becomes a spectacle in itself: soaring Alpine peaks, glittering glaciers, deep valleys carved by centuries of ice, and the gradual shift into the sun-drenched landscapes of the Southern Alps. The culinary centrepiece is an exclusive visit to the historic La Gatta vineyard, where guests enjoy a locally inspired lunch paired with regional wines, surrounded by terraced vines and warm Italian breezes.
Pullman Class transforms crossing the Alps into an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience … an elegant passage through some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Bernina Express availability
Bernina Express is a highly sought after panoramic journey, famous throughout the world. As such, seats tend to sell out quickly, particularly on this exclusive carriage with just 32 seats.
If you are interested in booking, our advice is to do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Get your holiday quotation today
Contact us to book your holiday
Call us on 0800 619 1200 or email us at info@swissholidayco.com
Highlights
The Bernina Pullman experience
Passengers are welcomed aboard the exclusive carriage by the concierge, who is there to assist you throughout the journey. As soon as you enter, the romance of the bygone era hits you. The elegant carriage has been refurbished in nostalgic style, with art deco touches and supremely comfortable armchairs, thoughtfully positioned with plenty of space in the teak-panelled carriage. Discover the historical charm of this unique carriage on a virtual 3D tour.
You will be offered Champagne and canapés during your journey; on the return trip passengers are served coffee and petit fours. A travel guide will help you to appreciate the scenic highlights as you make your way across the Alps in this exclusive setting.
In fine weather you may like to visit the open scenic carriages which are reserved exclusively for Pullman Class passengers. Enjoy the fresh air and uninterrupted views on the route from Tirano to
St. Moritz.
Highlights of the journey
Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina Diavolezza - spectacular views of the region's biggest glacier
Ospizia Bernina - highest point of the alpine route at 2,253m above sea level
Lago Bianco - the lake is fed by glacial meltwater whose silt gives the water its milky white colour
Alp Grüm - splendid Alpine views from the station that can be reached only by foot or rail
Lago di Poschiavo - the calm and
clear surface reflects the surrounding mountains like a mirror
Brusio circular viaduct - world-famous with a 360-degree curve to overcome the difference in altitude
La Gatta vineyard visit and lunch
The Bernina Express takes you just over the border to the town of Tirano in Italy.
In Tirano, you will be met from the train and taken to La Gatta vineyard, a short distance away. Wine has been produced here since the 16th
century and the Domenican monastery has been refurbished to offer a fabulous setting. You will be treated to a tour of the cellar and a delicious three course lunch with complementary wines.Â
After lunch you have a choice to return to Tirano to explore this historic border town, or simply to relax in the vineyard's lovely estate for a while.Â
Your La Gatta visit and lunch is included with every booking, whether single or
return.
A day out to treasure
- 09.17 am – departure from St. Moritz in Pullman Class
- 11.32 am – arrival in Tirano
- 11.45 am – departure from Tirano to La Gatta vineyard
- 12.00 noon – arrival at La Gatta vineyard, lunch and tour
of the wine cellar
- 1.45 pm – first opportunity to return from La Gatta
vineyard to Tirano (possibility to explore Tirano independently)
- 3.15 pm – second opportunity to return from La Gatta
vineyard to Tirano
- 4.06 pm – departure from Tirano in Pullman Class
- 6.25 pm – arrival in St. Moritz
Want to travel one way in Pullman Class?
Travel St. Moritz to Tirano in Pullman Class with the vineyard visit and lunch. Travel in 1st or 2nd class Bernina Express or a standard regional train on the return.
Holidays with the Bernina Express Pullman Class
The Bernina Express Pullman Class can be enjoyed in two ways.
As a day tripÂ
Suitable for those staying in St. Moritz or Pontresina.
A very popular add on for customers booking the Glacier Express With Excellence Class holiday.
As part of a connecting journey between St. Moritz and Lugano
Travellers are able to continue onwards from Tirano, on the comfortable Bernina Express Bus with its large panoramic windows. A 3 hour journey through the picturesque country villages of Italy then brings you back into Switzerland and Lugano, where you'll stay for the next part of your holiday. It is also possible to enjoy the Bernina journey in the opposite direction. Discover multi centre Bernina Express holidays here.
Enjoy Pullman Class and the vineyard lunch and depart Tirano on the Bernina Bus at 14.20
Spend a night in Tirano after arriving from Lugano. Then enjoy the vineyard lunch and take the Pullman Class to St. Moritz.
Directions
This exclusive journey can be enjoyed from St. Moritz to Tirano or vice versa.Â
You have a choice of a return day trip, or a one way journey (either direction). In this instance you can take the standard regional train or normal 1st/2nd class Bernina Express on the other leg. Â
Please note that you will need your passport for the crossing into Italy.
Request your holiday quotation
Call us on 0800 619 1200 or email us at info@swissholidayco.com