Billetes de tren de Bernina Express

Name: Billetes de tren de Bernina Express
Brand: Bernina Express
SKU: Bernina Express
Availability: OnlineOnly

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A lakeside view of St. Moritz, a Bernina Express destination

NEW IN 2023 : The panoramic Bernina Express train has arrived! Operated by Rhaetian Railway since its launch in 1920, the Bernina Express, snakes through the Bernina Alps of Switzerland and down into northern Italy . A narrow-gauge train, it is built to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Seeing the Swiss countryside up close is a truly an unforgettable experience. Get a glimpse of glaciers and Alpine mountain peaks as you travel through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges. A marvel of engineering, the portion of the route running from Thusis to Tirano was even designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. The Bernina Express is a scenic train, which means that carriages are specially designed with extra-large panoramic windows to ensure that travellers can enjoy the view.

Journey details

Service starts in St Moritz (or Chur), Switzerland and goes all the way to Tirano, Italy. Trains operate daily year-round. (In the summer, a daily through-service is available from Davos and a bus connects Tirano, Italy to Lugano, Switzerland.) So, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Highlights include breath-taking vistas at the peak altitude of 2,253 meters at Ospizio Bernina station, sharp drops on the way to Poschiavo, and great photo opportunities at the Brusio spiral viaduct. As the train heads south, landscapes transform, and temperatures become milder. Discover the diverse landscapes of the northern and southern Alps in just a matter of hours!

The Rhaetian Railway also operates a regular local service on this route. Be advised that most local trains are not express, don’t have the same amenities, and are not fit with panoramic windows.

How it works

The Bernina Express crossing a bridge in the green forests of Switzerland

Boarding

Ensure you have valid travel documents. The Bernina Express passes through both Switzerland and Italy.

🗸 North to south:

Board in St Moritz or in Chur . Boarding is sometimes an option at Poschiavo. Check train schedules for the latest information. There is an average of 5 trains per day in the summer and two in the winter.

🗸 South to north:

Board in Tirano or St Moritz . Check train schedules for the latest information. There is an average of 5 trains per day in the summer and two in the winter.

On board

The classic red Bernina Express train has been running since the 1920s. The route hasn't changed, but the fleet is updated regularly and fit with amenities for modern travellers.

Bernina Express carriages...

⚬ are comfortable

⚬ are air-conditioned

⚬ have luggage racks in every carriage

⚬ have panoramic windows, ensuring great views from every seat

In 2023, organic herbal tea and a box of Swiss chocolates are included free of charge (summer only). Staff also pass with a trolley of snacks, drinks, and local souvenirs available for purchase. Meal service is not available, but you're welcome to bring your own food and drink.

Learn about the famous landmarks and local landscape along the way with multi-lingual announcements at key points in the journey. For a deep dive, tune into InfoT(r)ainment at your seat and listen to the story of the Bernina, its UNESCO status, and more on your tablet or smart phone.

Booking tips

It's easy to book your Bernina Express tickets and seat reservation online.

Bernina Express journeys...

⚬ can be booked up to 90 days in advance

⚬ are included with a Swiss Travel Pass . But the Passholder must make a seat reservation.

⚬ can only be taken with seat reservations, which must be purchased separately.

You may also opt to take a normal (non-scenic) passenger train between St. Moritz and Tirano in either direction. Seat reservations are not necessary but advanced booking is, and trains tend to fill up quickly.

Classes of service

The scenic trains branded Bernina Express provide two classes of service: standard class and first class.

Bernina Express First Class

Upgrading to first class on the Bernina Express means more legroom, the comfort of a leather seat, and an escape from the crowds during the busy summer season. Seats face each other and have a table in between. Single seats facing each other (2 total) or pairs of seats facing each other (4 total) are available.

Bernina Express Second Class

In Bernina Express standard class, seating is arranged in pairs across a central aisle, with groups of four facing each other and sharing a table. This means that there are more passengers per carriage, but you’ll still have panoramic windows and amazing views.