Bernina Express

Part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, the Bernina Express reaches an altitude of 2,535 metres above sea level on its 4h 30 min journey from Chur to Tirano (Italy).​
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Bernina Express Bus Map

Chur – Tirano, Italy (or vice versa)​

The Bernina Express (1st and 2nd class available) leaves Chur, Switzerland’s oldest town, and passes 196 bridges, 55 tunnels, glaciers, and the iconic Landwasser Viaduct on its way to Italian Tirano. From here, travellers can reach Lugano by bus (available Feb. to Nov.).

The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth journey aboard the Bernina Express.​

Tickets

Find the perfect ticket

  • Covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) ​
  • Passport or ID required for the border crossing into Italy​
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Seat reservation

Information about reservations and surcharges​

  • Seat reservation required (train & bus)​
  • Seat surcharge applies (train & bus)
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Luggage

​All you need to know about luggage services​

  • Limited storage space. Recommended: hand luggage only​
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Timetable ​

Get timetable information ​

  • Year-round operation ​
  • Summer and winter timetable
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Comfort and services on board ​

  • Panoramic coaches - Large panoramic windows for unobstructed views.

  • Catering - Snacks and drinks served at seat. Groups departing Chur can pre-order snack bags: gruppen@panoramic-gourmet.ch​

  • Highlight announcements​ - Route highlights are announced during the journey via loudspeaker.​

  • Infotainment - Free Bernina Express app with digital audio guide and integrated live map.​

  • Accessibility - One wheelchair space and one wheelchair-accessible toilet in 1st class. Reservation mandatory (+41 (0)81 288 65 65).

Bernina Express Pullman Class​

A journey in the 1930s-style Pullman Class carriage combines historical travel culture and personal service with local wine and cuisine at the La Gatta vineyard. Once per day, available as a day trip with a return journey, or as a single trip to Tirano or St. Moritz. ​
  • Couple standing at window in Bernina Express Pullman Class looking at landscape
  • Couple sitting in Bernina Express Pullman Class looking out of the window
  • Couple sitting outside the Bernina Express Pullman Class taking pictures of the beautiful landscape
  • Man sitting in Bernina Express Pullman Class taking picture out of the window into landscape
  • Woman sitting Bernina Express Pullman Class
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In pictures​

  • Bernina Express at Alp Grüm, Grisons
  • Bernina Express at Lago Bianco, Grisons
  • Bernina Express near Morteratsch
  • Bernina Express on the Landwasser Viaduct, Grisons
  • Bernina Express in front of the Morteratsch Glacier, Grisons
  • Bernina Express on the Albula Line
  • Bernina Express on Alp Grüm, Grisons
  • Bernina Express Bus
  • Bernina Express at the Lago di Poschiavo, Grisons
  • Passengers on the Bernina Express

Explore the Bernina Express

Find further information on the official website.
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