Which trains are included?

The package includes the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano, plus connections from Paris to Chur and on to Zurich.

Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?

This is an independent rail package. Railbookers arranges your rail pass and hotels, and you travel at your own pace.

How long is the trip?

Five days and four nights, with stops in Paris, Chur, and Zurich.

No longer offered

Railbookers has withdrawn this trip from sale. We keep the page for reference and comparison. Live alternatives are under Similar journeys below.

Railbookers · Independent rail package

Classic Bernina Express from Paris

Paris to Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express, five days

Railbookers offers a five-day independent rail journey connecting Paris, the Swiss Alps, and Zurich. You begin in Paris, exploring the city at your own pace, then board a train for the scenic route to Chur, a historic Swiss town set in the Graubunden region. The centrepiece is a day on the Bernina Express, one of Europe's most celebrated mountain rail lines, which descends from Chur through Alpine passes and viaducts to Tirano in Italy, offering views of steep terrain and engineered bridges. The final day is spent in Zurich before your trip concludes. This package suits independent rail travellers who prefer flexibility and do not want a guide, choosing instead to explore each city and travel between them on scheduled trains with a rail pass provided by Railbookers. The trip is relatively compact, ideal for those combining a Paris visit with a Swiss mountain rail experience.

What to know before you look closer

The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact hotel locations and daily schedule with Railbookers before booking.
The price from USD 1,549 covers the rail pass and accommodation; verify which meals and transfers are included.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?: The package includes the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano, plus connections from Paris to Chur and on to Zurich.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?: This is an independent rail package. Railbookers arranges your rail pass and hotels, and you travel at your own pace.
How long is the trip?: Five days and four nights, with stops in Paris, Chur, and Zurich.
What is the starting price?: From USD 1,549 per person.

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