This UNESCO World Heritage Line takes you through an ancient landscape to northern Italy
Chur - St. Moritz - Tirano - Lugano
The unforgettable Bernina Express departs daily and transports you from the towering glaciers of the high Alps to the swaying palms of Italy. Crossing the Alps in style, the train climbs an impressive 2,223m to the Bernina Pass and offers breathtaking vistas as you ride over impressive viaducts and past galleries hewn from the sheer rock. There are beautiful views of rushing mountain streams, glaciers and even an alpine garden en route to the terminus in Tirano, which lies just over the Italian border. The line is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Day trip The spectacular 2 hour journey to Tirano can be enjoyed from St. Moritz or Pontresina. For those staying in Davos, Klosters and Chur you can experience the full World Heritage route, combining the Albula Line with the Bernina Line (around 4 hours to Tirano). More details here...
Connecting two resorts On selected dates during the winter and daily from April to October, travellers are able to continue onwards from Tirano, on the comfortable Bernina Express Bus. This special bus with its large panoramic windows takes you on a 3 hour journey through picturesque country villages and along the banks of Lake Como's pretty coves and quaint fishing villages, including a 15 minute stop in Piantedo to stretch your legs. The bus reaches the narrow waterside roads of sparkling Lake Lugano and you'll cross back into Switzerland and arrive into Lugano itself for the next part of your holiday. It is also possible to enjoy the Bernina journey in the opposite direction if you prefer to visit the sunny lake before heading up to the Alps. Discover more here.
Make your holiday one to remember with a journey on the Bernina Express
Speak to our team today to find out how you can combine your holiday with a breathtaking ride on the renowned Bernina Express
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Holidays with the Bernina Express
Your Bernina Express carriage
All panoramic viewing cars in both 1st and 2nd class are air conditioned and offer oversized windows which extend into the roof cove providing all round panoramic views. Announcements are made as you pass by the most important sights along the route and in first class you can connect to a digital travel companion on your phone or tablet.
On board services
We recommend timing your journey for an Italian lunch in Tirano! For smaller snacks and drinks, the train's hosts provide a trolley service, served at your seat.
Included in your price is an exclusive Bernina Express ice tea made with Valposchiavo herbs, as well as Lindt chocolate hearts to be enjoyed on your journey or taken home as a souvenir.
Bernina Express timetable
Please click here to see the latest Bernina Express timetable.
Bernina Express prices
We will include the cost of the Bernina Express in your tailor-made holiday quotation, including the seat reservation booking fee. This can be as a return day trip, or as a one way trip as part of a multi centre holiday.
Connecting with other scenic rail journeys
We can create a multi-centre scenic rail holiday which combines the Bernina Express with other famous trains.
From Chur or St. Moritz: travel on the Glacier Express to Zermatt
From Lugano: travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express to Lucerne
Request your holiday quotation
Speak to our team today to find out more!
Call us on 0800 619 1200 or email us at info@swissholidayco.com