Board the Bernina Express, the historic red Swiss mountain train, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to Tirano, board the train to travel on the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express route with its unsurpassed alpine views. Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina Pass to St Moritz, and then enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before your return to Milan.

Rail tour from Milan aboard the Bernina Express
Take a scenic coach tour to Tirano, located at the foothills of the Swiss Alps
Travel by train through the Bernina Pass to elegant St Moritz
Pass stunning alpine scenery, including glacial lakes
Enjoy free time to explore Tirano and St Moritz
Learn about the region from a guide as you travel

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Ride one of the world’s most scenic mountain trains to St. Moritz and be back in Milan by dinnertime.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
The tour may be bilingual. Please check at reservation.
Bernina train ticket (2nd class)

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Milan Visitor Center - Zani Viaggi, Largo Cairoli, 18, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

Departure Time

7:15 AM

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Well known by its moniker ‘the Little Red Train,’ the Bernina Express was designed to climb the Swiss Alps with ease. A testament to engineering work completed more than a century ago, the train is still able to complete the cliff-clinging Bernina Pass on a route that now has UNESCO World Heritage status.

Travel from Milan to Switzerland in the morning, and relax on your coach journey to Tirano. After some free time in the town, board the Bernina Express and gaze out of your window as the historic train passes through the idyllic stretches of Northern Italy and the Swiss Alps.

Ride over the spiral viaduct of Brusio, and along the Bernina Pass to Engadin. Watch the scenery change from windswept gorges and snow-clad glaciers to the chic chalets of St Moritz.

Hop off the train to enjoy free time in the town. An elegant vacation spot that’s popular for winter sports, St Moritz has a bounty of attractions to keep you busy. Stroll the lake, ogle the snow-specked mountains that ring the town, enjoy lunch or browse the local chocolatiers to sample Swiss chocolate. All food is at your own expense.

In the early evening, return to Milan by coach. Your tour of Northern Italy and Switzerland finishes with a drop-off at the start point.

Brusio Spiral Viaduct (Pass By)

Your journey continues taking you over the spiraling Brusio viaduct and through the Bernina Pass (2253 meters above the sea level) into the Engadin Valley before arriving at St. Moritz. Along the way you'll pass wild gorges and icy glaciers, cross soaring bridges and shoot through loop tunnels. This north-south Alpine crossing offers breathtaking views and stunning scenery as you travel over boldly curved viaducts and through winding tunnels.The view goes around while the train winds up to the heights of the famous circular viaduct of Brusio,with a 90-degree curve.

Bernina Express (Pass By)

The station "Ospizio Bernina" lies at 2253 m a.s.l., making it the highest-altitude station on the Rhaetian Railway. From the train you will se the Alp Grum, the Palu Glacier and the Lake Palu.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Times indicated in the program and order of the visit are subject to possibile changes due to traffic problems and/or organizational requirements to ensure full enjoyment of the tour.
Weather conditions are extremely variable; practical, versatile clothing is recommended.
Itinerary could be changed for organization reasons.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

This trip takes about 13 hours Milan-Milan but it it is a must, because of the fabulous train ride threw beautiful snowed landscapes.

If you stop for lunch in Tirano before boarding the train, I strongly recommend that you pass on the tour guide's reco and go to the Merizzi restaurant for a fantastic meal.

For the technical stops, given the group size, I recommend to give a bit more time.

Reviews

4.5

1,493 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Spectacular sights!

Loseycota, Jul 2022

Our trip was spectacular. Probably the most beautiful tour we have taken. We went up on a bus which was such an adventure with all of the hair pin curves. Our driver was a pro and did a great job!!!! We had 2 1/2 hours in St. Moritz which was more than I was expecting. We took the train back and saw the most beautiful sights ever and transferred to the bus for the final journey. Both the train and the bus (less leg room) were comfortable with AC and we made a bathroom break on the way up and back. Our guide (can’t remember her name but she was also a teacher)was so nice and did an amazing job making sure we could hear her especially when our group had to sit in 2 different cars on the way back. Over all, it was a tour of a lifetime. Simply amazing!!!!

Best way to see Switzerland's beauty in a day!

Adnan_H, Jul 2022

The train journey and the bus journey was beautiful beyond words. My mom had been wanting to see Switzerland for ten years. I'm glad I got to show it to her and my kids in a day.

Ride on the Benina Express

VIJEYRAJ_G, Jul 2022

The coach ride and the trip up the Swiss Alps was fantastic! The tour guide was very helpful and narrate to the group informative stories about the sites visited. The drive up to St Moritz was an unforgetable experience. We were driving on the edge of a narrow road with beautiful mountains sight but the driver was so skillful. The Benina Train ride itself was an experience we could always cherish. It was worth paying for this tour and highly recommended.

Panoramic views by train

Penny_H, Jul 2022

Wonderful way to see parts of Switzerland by train in a day! Our guide was knowledgeable and caring.

Best excursion

Jose_Q, Jul 2022

It was the most amazing & surreal experience. The views are magical. A trip we will never forget. The people were very nice. Long day but worth it.

Swiss or bust

Francesca_C, Jun 2022

I'm here for the real deal- finding the check in was super easy. Your guide was adorable and informative. I suggest eating before the trip or bringing snacks as the "bar stop" is sketchy as hell. But the bathrooms are free so yay! Sadly you only get 1 hour to walk the town in Switzerland. It says 2 hours for walking but thats a lie. I'd say that is the biggest negative. we literally had time for 2 stores and to eat lunch. Super sad we didn't get to shop til we drop but whatever, I got my chocolate! The train ride was pretty cool. Make sure you bring extra water as there isn't any on the 2.5 hour train or at the stop when you get on the bus. Overall nice tour just wish you had more time to explore Swiss.

Lovely train ride through the Alps.

Carolyn_H, Jun 2022

The train ride was lovely. Full of beautiful views. Our tour guide provided lots of information. We had ample free time to wander the streets of St. Moritz.

Fantastic Switzerland in a day

Judith_D, Jun 2022

Well organised staff were friendly and helpful kept us well informed Beautiful scenery and enjoyed our stop at St Morritz

1 traveler found this review helpful

Pick Another Tour - False Advertising

Alexandria_L, Jun 2022

I usually never leave reviews, but I had to warn others after today's tour. Although the reviews are correct in how breathtaking the beautiful landscape is on the Bernina Express... The travel from Milan to St. Moritz and then from Tirano to Milan was HORRENDOUS. You meet at 7:15 am to then arrive in St. Moritz at 12:15 pm. It took 5 HOURS to get to St. Moritz, when it should only be a 2.5 hour drive from Milan. This was because they picked up MORE people than advertised on Viator. Our guide was not very informative and favored her Italian and Spanish customers. If you are American or English speaking, you will be treated as a second class citizen on this tour. We were only in St. Moritz from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm. Then we took the Bernina Express from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. WE DID NOT GET TO EXPLORE TIRANO AS ADVERTISED! We went straight to the bus which then went from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm!!! ANOTHER 5 HOURS HOME. Ridiculous. The amount of rest stops we took was unnecessary. I could see how this would be a nice activity if you are elderly because you do not have to walk a lot (A lot of people on this tour was over the age of 50), but if you are young and able, find another tour because this was a horrible experience. 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND! Save yourself the time and money.

2 travelers found this review helpful

Pick a different trip than this one and prepare for a long day

Richard_D, Jun 2022

These is a lot here. First of all, the train ride is beautiful and worth seeing. Having said that, our experience on this tour was not pleasurable. We left on time from Milan with no issues and took the first part of our ride up to St Moritz (not Tirano on this particular day, we started on the other side). After a rest stop, we got stuck behind an accident on the road that cost us an hour of travel time, not the tour operators fault. To make up time, the driver drove in an unsafe manner; tailgating, honking at cars in front of us, and swerving through narrow towns at high speeds that caused him to have to slam the brakes when there was something around a tight corner, launching the bus occupants into the chair backs in front of them...multiple times. When we got to St Mortiz, we only had 90 minutes to get lunch and 'explore' (again, not the tour company's fault). It would have been nice to get an idea of where we could get a fast lunch, but we got no such guidance from the tour guide. On top of that, all the shopping stores were closed...we didn't get a heads up on that either. Our time was spent looking through the windows of closed shops and just happening across a small food store that sold sandwiches. The ride down the mountain in the train was very nice, although the mic system the guide used was useless. The guide didn't offer much in the way of history or a 'heads up' when a good photo op was about to present itself, and when he did try to say something, it was completely garbled. The tour says we would have time in Tirano 'to explore.' We didn't. We got off the train, went to the bus, and stopped at a church for 20 minutes. Thank goodness there was a small coffee shop next to the church and a number of us skipped the church and opted for coffee. On the very long trip from Tirano to Milan, we make a rest stop and the driver went to leave with a number of guests still in the facilities. The guide and the driver seemed to argue a bit over that. We took a number of tours while in Milan and this was not the only full day tour. It was, by far, our worst experience during our trip.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Fantastic trip

Subba_R, Jun 2022

Very nice trip if you do not want to do by yourself, with great information about locations / spots from Marcelo, our tour guide.

Must go tour ..

Raj_G, Jun 2022

13 hour day well spent. Stunning views on way to st. Moritz, and the ride down on the Bernenia express. Magical

A must do trip in a lifetime!

Gayatri_D, Jun 2022

The scenery is absolutely divine! The ride comfortable. Massimo, our guide was knowledgeable, very pleasant, and helpful.

Great experience.

Stacy_L, Jun 2022

Well organized. Tour guides and bus driver we very friendly and informative. We would recommend this trip to friends and family.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Unforgettable Experience

Sarah_M, Jun 2022

Transport system they have in place is so easy and stress free! Tour guides and bus driver so helpful and friendly! Will be recommending this trip to everyone

Well Worth The Day Trip

Melode_S, Jun 2022

Long day but amazing views, train ride & mountains. St. Moritz is a charming ski village but not much was open. Being this close to the Swiss Alps, well worth the day trip.

Beautiful experience

Jesus_F, Jun 2022

Our tour guide Cynthia was wonderful.my husband and I loved it . We took so many postcard pictures . Beautiful St Moritz and the train ride was an experience the Swiss alps . We had time for lunch and a little sightseeing . We would like to go and stay longer . I will recommend it

The translator/tour guide...

costanza_g, Jun 2022

The translator/tour guide talked an orribile English. Could barely talk. That was really annoying and not serious.

Amazing experience

Rowan_B, Jun 2022

Overall a great trip! Our tour guide Sabrina was very helpful and informative and made sure that the day ran smoothly. Amazing views from both the bus and the train and we had the plenty of time to explore St. Moritz.

2 travelers found this review helpful

The journey and specially...

Louis_B, Jun 2022

The journey and specially the scenery was spectacular cannot forget the experience of being at that spot this is our first trip to St. MORITZ and thank you to our beautiful and expert guide Elaina and the driver I hope I got her name right it makes our experience unforgettable I absolutely recommend this guided tour to everyone "Zanni Viaggi" thank you again hope will come back next time.

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