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Bernina Express Tirano – Chur

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Bernina Express Tirano to Chur is a 2-day, 1-night self-guided rail journey that starts in Tirano, Italy, just over the Swiss border. Day 1 is a travel day to Tirano, where you spend the first night. Day 2 rides the Bernina Express from Tirano to Chur over the Bernina and Albula Passes, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway. Along the way the train crosses the Landwasser Viaduct, 213 feet high and 466 feet long, near Filisur, with panoramic windows showing pristine Alpine landscapes. The journey ends in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, where you can continue by regional train or extend your stay at a location of your choice. Hotel accommodation is priced as an example on a 3-star double room, and the Swiss Coupon Pass is included. This short trip suits independent travellers and rail enthusiasts who want one scenic Alpine train ride without a longer commitment.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotel accommodation is priced as an example based on a 3-star double room; the actual category may vary with the hotel you choose.
  • The evidence lists no current departure dates or season for this package; confirm timing and pricing for your dates with Switzerland Travel Centre.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Tirano

    Arrival and stay in Tirano

    You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Tirano (IT). Enjoy the view during the journey.

  2. Day 2rail

    Ride on the Bernina Express and return journey from Chur

    You travel on the Bernina Express from Tirano (IT) to Chur. You then travel on regional trains to the end point of your journey. Or extend your stay at the location of your choice.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Travel to Tirano, the Italian town near the Swiss border, with views along the way
  • Day 2The Bernina Express climbs over the Bernina and Albula Passes from Tirano to Chur, crossing the Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur, 213 feet high and 466 feet long
  • Day 2The journey ends in Chur, described in the evidence as the oldest city in Switzerland, before onward travel by regional train

Included

  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (over 100 2-for-1 experiences)
  • Travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
  • Bernina Express train travel from Tirano to Chur
  • Hotel accommodation (price example based on 3-star double room)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From CHF 350 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $429 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes. The Bernina Express runs from Tirano to Chur, and the package also includes onward regional train travel and travel from any starting point in Switzerland.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
This is a self-guided journey. You can start from any point in Switzerland, and day 2 allows you to extend your stay at a location of your choice instead of returning right away.
Which train does this trip use?
The Bernina Express, available in 1st or 2nd class, traveling via the Bernina and Albula Passes on part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway.
What hotels are included?
Hotel accommodation for one night in Tirano, priced as an example based on a 3-star double room.
What will I see along the way?
Pristine Alpine landscapes through the train's panoramic windows, the Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur (213 feet high, 466 feet long), and the arrival in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland.

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