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Bernina Express (for international guests)

Alpine train crossing from Chur to Lugano via UNESCO rail heritage

Illustration of Bernina Express (for international guests)

Railtour Suisse's Bernina Express is a panoramic train journey across the highest alpine railway in Europe, connecting the mountains of Switzerland to the Mediterranean landscapes of Italy. Traveling from Chur or St. Moritz, the train climbs to Bernina Pass at 2,253 meters before descending into Tirano, passing two UNESCO-listed railway lines and crossing famous engineering landmarks: the Landwasser Viaduct and the Brusio spiral viaduct in Val Poschiavo. From Tirano, coach travel carries you through the Valtellina region and past picturesque lakes to Lugano. The journey combines mountain scenery with cultural experiences and the contrast of icy alpine peaks transitioning to Mediterranean warmth. This trip suits photographers and seasoned rail travelers seeking a single celebrated route with technical and scenic distinction, though the package includes both train and coach segments.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details and duration with Railtour Suisse before booking.
  • Coach travel is included between Tirano and Lugano; the journey is not all by train.

Questions travellers ask

Which train am I traveling on?
The Bernina Express, which operates from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano, ascending to Bernina Pass at 2,253 meters.
Is the train travel included in the price?
The package from 561 CHF includes the Bernina Express and onward coach travel to Lugano, Italy.
What are the main highlights?
The UNESCO-listed Albula and Bernina railway lines, the Landwasser Viaduct, the Brusio spiral viaduct in Val Poschiavo, and the transition from alpine peaks to Mediterranean landscapes near Lugano.
Where does the journey start and end?
Railtour Suisse offers gateways from Chur or St. Moritz, with the journey ending in Lugano, Italy.

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