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Bernina Express: Scenic Journey Through the Alps
4.4
80 Ratings
Como
Embark on a breathtaking day trip from Como Lake to St. Moritz on the Bernina Express. Enjoy the exclusivity of a guaranteed panoramic carriage and capture stunning photos along the way.
Embark on a breathtaking day trip from Como Lake to St. Moritz on the Bernina Express. Enjoy the exclusivity of a guaranteed panoramic carriage and capture stunning photos along the way.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Como - Begin the day with a morning bus departure from the heart of Como. Relish the stunning views of Lake Como as you travel to the cosmopolitan town of St. Moritz.
- Piantedo - Coffee Break (not included)
- St. Moritz - Enjoy some leisure time in St. Moritz. It’s recommended to take a stroll along the main street, indulge in shopping, or…
- Como - Begin the day with a morning bus departure from the heart of Como. Relish the stunning views of Lake Como as you travel to the cosmopolitan town of St. Moritz.
- Piantedo - Coffee Break (not included)
- St. Moritz - Enjoy some leisure time in St. Moritz. It’s recommended to take a stroll along the main street, indulge in shopping, or savor some sweets at one of the delightful local pastry shops.
- Bernina Express - Embark on the renowned Bernina Express, a unique panoramic train. This remarkable journey takes you through breathtaking landscapes, offering spectacular views of snow-covered mountains, shimmering glaciers, and charming Alpine valleys. The UNESCO World Heritage route of the Bernina Express provides an unforgettable experience as the train ascends to 2,253 meters on the Bernina Pass, one of the highest railway points in Europe.
Passengers can enjoy the scenery through the large windows in the carriages, designed to provide a full view of the landscape. During the trip, the train will pass iconic landmarks such as Lake Bianco and the Brusio helical viaduct, ensuring unforgettable memories. This journey is more than just a transfer; it’s an immersion in natural beauty and Swiss engineering. An experience not to be missed!
- Morteratsch Glacier - Instagram spot! Keep your cameras ready! You’ll have the chance to capture the mountain amphitheater, dominated by the 4049-meter peak of Piz Bernina. It’s an exceptional view, especially under a clear sky!
- Piz Bernina - The highest point of the itinerary! It reveals a landscape of immense beauty, so inspiring that it has captivated many romantic writers in the past. Feel as if you can touch the sky and enjoy the breathtaking panorama.
- Alp Gruem - A glacier-front terrace! Alp Grüm offers a mix of romance, adventure, and curiosity. In the serene natural surroundings, interrupted only by the chatter of fellow travelers, you can’t help but feel detached from the world while gazing at the majestic Piz Palü.
- Brusio Spiral Viaduct - Time for a ride! The train will traverse the Brusio Spiral Viaduct.
- Tirano - Tirano is a charming Italian town on the border with Switzerland, known for its authentic flavors and relaxed pace. The largest Basilica in Valtellina is located here. This is the final stop of the Bernina Express.
- Como - Return to the meeting point through the scenic streets of Valtellina.
What's Included
- Assicurazione di Viaggio
- Accompagnatore
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tasse e percentuali di servizio
- Treno St. Moritz - Tirano in Carrozza Panoramica
- Assicurazione di Viaggio
- Accompagnatore
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tasse e percentuali di servizio
- Treno St. Moritz - Tirano in Carrozza Panoramica
What's Not Included
- Cibo e bevande
- Gratuities
- Toilet on bus
- Cibo e bevande
- Gratuities
- Toilet on bus
Additional Information
The Bernina Express is absolutely the most fascinating way to discover and experience the beauty of the Alps with a breathtaking itinerary that from glamour St. Moritz (Switzerland) will take you to Tirano (Italy).
To fully experience this journey, we offer you the exclusivity of the guaranteed panoramic carriage: all you have to do is sit back and enjoy…
The Bernina Express is absolutely the most fascinating way to discover and experience the beauty of the Alps with a breathtaking itinerary that from glamour St. Moritz (Switzerland) will take you to Tirano (Italy).
To fully experience this journey, we offer you the exclusivity of the guaranteed panoramic carriage: all you have to do is sit back and enjoy every moment.
Lovers of Instagram and photography, get ready: from panoramic wagons you can take breathtaking photos at any time of the journey.
- IMPORTANT: The day of the trip, you must bring with you your original Passport or similar document valid for expatriation
- Meeting 15 minutes before departure
- Lenght of travel by bus from Como to St. Moritz: approx 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Lenght of travel by train from St. Moritz to Tirano: approx 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Lenght of travel by bus from Tirano to Como: approx 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Timings might change according to logistic needs or traffic conditions
- Seats on the panoramic Bernina Express train cannot be reserved in advance
Location
V.le Innocenzo XI, 15
Viale Innocenzo XI
At the bus stop in front of B&B Hotel Como City Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(80 Ratings)
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Shahira_a
May 12, 2026
Outstanding trip - Great! Everything was very organized. Paying attention to details. Great company and great tour guide.
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Paul_g
Apr 29, 2026
The views are incredible. - It was a beautiful trip. Be prepared for a long day, but the guide was wonderful and you never had to worry about getting from the bus to St. Moritz to the train and back to the bus again. Very professional and knowledgeable.
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Elizabeth_e
Oct 18, 2025
Day in the Alps - The tour guide was really great. Energetic, knkowledgable, and provided a wonderful experience. We enjoyed beautiful scenery while also learning a lot about the area around the Italian/Swiss border.
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Ian_c
Oct 17, 2025
Bernina train day trip. - Great mountain and valley views. Bus going up pass was amazing driving. Tour guide was very funny and organized.
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Deborah_d
Sep 27, 2025
A must do!! - Wonderful trip. Tour guide was excellent!!!!!!
Views were spectacular! Highly recommend this tour for all.
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Cheryl_t
Sep 21, 2025
The tour is along day but... - The tour is along day but worth it. The train journey through the Italian alps is stunning with great scenery. Unfortunately tje day went it was very cloudy with rain but the views and train were still very enjoyable.
Our Italian tour guide...sorry don't know his name....was great. Gave us lots of information and was really funny but didn't waffle or overdo the facts. A little more time in St Moritz would have been nice so you could explore the town a bit more.
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Kd_c
Nov 1, 2025
Bernini Express Beautiful Alps. Tour guide could have been nicer! - The Alps are beautiful, St. Moritz was basically closed except for a few stores. Our tour guide acted like a bully at times, telling us to stop talking or not to sit in a certain spot. He acted like we were children! I’m no child at 68, a lighter mood from him would have made the trip amazing.
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Dawn_d
Sep 30, 2025
Clear Weather is Critical - Unfortunately, inclement weather (rain and clouds) made it very difficult to see the bigger mountains (why, I'm guessing, most sign up for this excursion.) I understand the tour operator can't control the weather, but everyone should be aware of this before they book.
The bigger disappointed was how the tour company handled the bus transportation. Unprecedented flooding in Lake Como made the travel bus 45 minutes late. It would have been understandable if they notified us via the same text messaging platform they used that morning reminding us to be on time. As a result, we waited in the rain wondering if the trip was cancelled. The van driver that finally picked us up offered no explanation or apology. The delay also shortened our stop in St. Moritz to less than an hour (versus 2.) Again, I realize the travel company can't control the weather, but I feel like things could have been handled better.
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Trudie_h
Sep 22, 2025
Great Experience Long travel time - This was an excellent train journey on the Bernina Express. However getting from Como to St Moritz & especially back again was a challenging series of coach trips that involved a change & no stops on the return journey (3hrs). The whole day was 13hrs long for essentially a 2 & a half hour beautiful train ride plus lovely mountain views along the way, with an hour to explore St Moritz. However a lot of the journey was in long tunnels too. It's a lovely experience in the mountains and on the train but you do need stamina for the coach journey. Our guide was enthusiastic but with 3 languages to convey by the time he got around to English the area he was describing was often passed or we were back in a long road tunnel.
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Charles_k
Sep 23, 2025
Poor customer service - The weather was so bad we started to walk to the meeting place in pouring rain and thunder and lightning, the water on the road was over our ankles. We contacted the trip coordinator prior to the departure time that we could not make it. I requested a refund and was denied. I find that a poor customer service response.
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