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Bernina Express Chur – Lugano

Bernina Express Chur – Lugano, a rail journey with railtour suisse

Enjoy the beauty of the Alps on board of the Bernina Express. The train travels through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhaetian Railway to Tirano (Italy), passing through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges. Through the panoramic windows you have a wonderful view of glaciers, mountain lakes and steep mountain slopes.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Chur

    Arrival in Chur

    Train journey to Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. The car-free old town with its countless boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés and bars is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Overnight in Chur.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Lugano

    Bernina Express (9h15)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel with the Bernina Express from Chur via the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct, the Bernina Pass and the circular viaduct at Brusio to Tirano (Italy), the south end of the Bernina Line. After lunch or a stroll through the romantic old town, you travel with the Bernina Express bus through the idyllic Valtellina valley and along Lake Como to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.

  3. Day 3

    Lugano and return journey

    Breakfast at the hotel. Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle in this charming paradise on Lake Lugano and enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. The picturesque old town and the lake promenade invite you to take a stroll. Individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

Included

  • Train journey in 2nd class from/to domicile, Half Fare Travelcard basis
  • Seat reservation in the Bernina Express
  • 1 night in Chur, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 1 night in Lugano, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast

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