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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.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CHF 561 every time.

CHF 5614 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

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

How much does it cost?
From CHF 561 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $688 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
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.
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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