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Basel to Milan via St Moritz and the Bernina Express

4-day independent rail trip from Basel to Milan on the Bernina Express

Illustration of Basel to Milan via St Moritz and the Bernina Express

Railbookers operates this 4-day independent rail journey from Basel, Switzerland, to Milan, Italy, by way of the alpine resort of St. Moritz. Day 1 covers the train ride across Switzerland to St. Moritz, where two nights allow a full day at leisure on Day 2, with options including a walk around Lake St. Moritz, a visit to the Segantini Museum, or simply taking in the fresh alpine air. On Day 3, travelers board the Bernina Express, a UNESCO-listed route through the Swiss Alps to Tirano, then continue by local train into Milan for an afternoon of sightseeing with an included hop-on hop-off pass. The trip ends on Day 4 after breakfast, with a flight home or the option to extend the journey elsewhere. Because it is self-guided and covers just three nights, this suits independent travelers wanting a short, scenic rail add-on, of the kind that often follows a Rhine river cruise in Basel.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no current departure dates in the available materials; confirm scheduling directly with Railbookers before booking.
  • Only one night is spent in Milan before the tour ends, versus two nights in St. Moritz; sightseeing there is limited to an afternoon with the hop-on hop-off pass.
  • Only breakfast is included with each hotel stay; the suggested St. Moritz fondue dinner is not part of the package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: St. Moritz

    Basel to St. Moritz

    Make your way to the station and take the train across Switzerland to the beautiful canton of Graubunden. On arrival in St. Moritz check-in at your hotel for a 2-night stay, then perhaps enjoy an evening of fondue!

  2. Day 2overnight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz

    Enjoy a full day at leisure in St. Moritz. Take a scenic walk around Lake St. Moritz, visit the Segantini Museum, or simply relax and enjoy the fresh alpine air.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Milan

    The Bernina Express

    Climb aboard the famous Bernina Express train from St. Moritz through over some amazing feats of engineering and breathtaking mountain passes to Tirano. From here catch a local train to Milan and spend the afternoon exploring the city with your hop-on hop-off pass.

  4. Day 4

    End Of Tour

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading to the airport for your flight home or speak to any of our Travel Consultants about extending your travels elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Train across Switzerland to the alpine canton of Graubunden, arriving in St. Moritz for a two-night stay.
  • Day 2A full day at leisure in St. Moritz, with a scenic walk around Lake St. Moritz or a visit to the Segantini Museum.
  • Day 3Ride the Bernina Express from St. Moritz over its UNESCO route to Tirano, then continue by local train to Milan and explore that afternoon with a hop-on hop-off pass.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • Seat reservations on the Bernina Express train
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in St Moritz
  • 1 night's hotel accommodation with breakfast in Milan
  • Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Pass in Milan

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel per the itinerary is included, along with seat reservations on the Bernina Express.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent, self-guided rail journey.
Which trains are used?
The Bernina Express, a UNESCO-listed route from St. Moritz to Tirano and on toward Milan, plus Swiss Railways for the initial leg from Basel.
What hotels are included?
Two nights' hotel with breakfast in St. Moritz and one night's hotel with breakfast in Milan; specific hotel names are not published in the available materials.
What is not included?
The evidence lists no meals beyond breakfast and no confirmed departure dates; confirm these with Railbookers before booking.

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