Bernina Express (Switzerland)

  • Landwasser Viaduct
  • Panorama Car
  • Bernina Express
  • Bernina Express at Albulatal Valley
  • Bernina Express Bus at Lake Lugano

Ride over graceful viaducts, through galleries hewn into the sheer rock, through switch-back tunnels, along rushing mountain streams, glaciers and even an alpine garden! One of the most spectacular ways to cross the Swiss Alps; the Bernina Express passes through 55 tunnels, across 196 bridges and reach a high of 2,253 metres above sea level at Ospizio Bernina. The routing takes the train passed mighty glaciers on its descent from Chur, along a UNESCO World Heritage route between Thusis and Tirano to the swaying palms of Tirano.

  • Routing Map

Routes and Travel Times
Chur/Davos/St. Moritz - Bernina Pass - Poschiavo - Tirano - Lugano

Travel Times:
Departs Daily
In winter, there are up to 2 departures from Chur and a bus connection from Tirano to Lugano
In summer, depending on the point of embarkation, there are up to 4 departures daily, with a bus connection from Tirano to Lugano.

The train journey time is approximately 4 hours; the bus trip to Lugano takes around 3 hours.

Bernina Bus
Every ending is also a beginning; the Bernina Line ends just over the border in Tirano, where the tour begins. The new Bernina Express Bus takes you along the scenic route from Tirano to Lugano (in either direction), letting you see the region of Veltlin in all its glory. This route, which runs through picturesque villages, past swaying palms and along the banks of Lake Como, offers the full “southern experience”.

Sightseeing Attractions
• UNESCO World Heritage route
• Landwasser Viaduct
• The winding tunnels between Bergün and Preda
• Ospizio Bernina
• Alp Grüm
• Palü and the Morteratsch Glacier
• The old town of Poschiavo
• The Circular Viaduct at Brusio
• Veltlin
• Lugano

Onboard Services
All trains operate with 1st and 2nd class panoramic coaches.
The entire trip is narrated.
A minibar operates during the journey.

Fares
Seat reservations are compulsory and must be booked in conjunction with either a ticket or a pass.
Passholder reservations are available in conjunction with the following passes: Swiss Pass, Swiss FlexiPass, Eurail Austria-Switzerland, Eurail France-Switzerland, Eurail Germany-Switzerland, Eurail Select Pass (including Switzerland) and Eurail Global Pass

Exchange/Refund
Reservations are non-refundable

To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to info@railtickets.com.au

Rail Protection Plan
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