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Lake Como & Alps: Europe's Highest Train Ride
4.6
86 Ratings
Milano
Embark on a scenic tour from Milan to Lake Como and St Moritz. Experience the Bernina Train ride through the Alps, visit Varenna, and indulge in the delights of St. Moritz.
Embark on a scenic tour from Milan to Lake Como and St Moritz. Experience the Bernina Train ride through the Alps, visit Varenna, and indulge in the delights of St. Moritz.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Milan - Gather at the meeting point (Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9) and set off for Lake Como. This wonderful one-day excursion from Milan begins.
- Lake Como - Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Como along the journey. Upon reaching Lecco, explore the city situated on the southeastern branch of Lake Como, nestled between the…
- Milan - Gather at the meeting point (Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9) and set off for Lake Como. This wonderful one-day excursion from Milan begins.
- Lake Como - Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Como along the journey. Upon reaching Lecco, explore the city situated on the southeastern branch of Lake Como, nestled between the clear lake waters and the picturesque Orobian Pre-Alps. Stroll along the lake promenade and take in the postcard-perfect views.
(The stop may be in another village on Lake Como)
Proceed to St Moritz or Tirano
- Maloja - Traverse the Maloja Pass
- St. Moritz - Arrive in St Moritz or Tirano and embark on the RED TRAIN, renowned as the most beautiful train in the world. This train “climbs the mountain,” tackling slopes of 70 per thousand, reaching heights of up to 2,253 meters—the highest point a train reaches in Europe. The St. Moritz-Tirano route offers a chance to marvel at nature’s diverse beauty.
- Ospizio Bernina - Ospizio Bernina
- Piz Bernina - Piz Bernina
- Tirano - Arrive in the evening in Tirano (or St Moritz, depending on the departure station) and return to Milan.
N.B. THE PROGRAM ORDER MAY BE REVERSED
- Milan - Arrival in Milan is anticipated in the evening. N.B. THE ITINERARY MAY BE REVERSED.
What's Included
- Visit of Lecco or another town on Lake Como
- Second class train ticket with opening windows from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa
- Professional tour leader
- Free time in Lake Como
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transfers from Central train station (Hotel Gallia)
- Visit of Lecco or another town on Lake Como
- Second class train ticket with opening windows from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa
- Professional tour leader
- Free time in Lake Como
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transfers from Central train station (Hotel Gallia)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pick-up
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pick-up
Additional Information
Experience the captivating allure of Lake Como and the stunning vistas of the Alps aboard Europe’s highest train, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.
• Explore Lake Como
• Embark on a 2-hour and 20-minute train journey
• Receive English commentary during the train ride
• Take advantage of opening windows for clear photography
• Travel in comfort by…
Experience the captivating allure of Lake Como and the stunning vistas of the Alps aboard Europe’s highest train, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.
• Explore Lake Como
• Embark on a 2-hour and 20-minute train journey
• Receive English commentary during the train ride
• Take advantage of opening windows for clear photography
• Travel in comfort by coach
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No pets allowed
- There is not guaranteed free time in St Moritz
Location
Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9B
Piazza Duca d'Aosta
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia
Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre
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
4.6
(86 Ratings)
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Stellaho_s
Dec 19, 2025
Unforgettable train ride - Stunning panoramic view of majestic mountains of Switzerland alps. Enjoyed myself in the winter paradise passing by the beautiful lake Como departing from Italy 🇮🇹
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Onursaka
Nov 14, 2025
Amazing family trip - Great experience.Our tour guide apma and our driver enzo did a great job. The Bernina express was great, I want to come back in the summer
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Arjay_e
Nov 13, 2025
AMAZING! Sit on the sunny side of the train for the best views. - Wonderful experience. The Alps are stunning and St. Moritz was incredible. Our tour guide was great and informative. Sit on the sunny side of the train for the best views.
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W3982vxgeorgeh
Oct 29, 2025
A Wonderful Day! - Alejandro was informative, attentive to the needs of tour members & funny! Fabrizio, bus driver, did an amazing job of maneuvering the bus around very twisty roads!
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Colleen_k
Oct 13, 2025
Shorten time to get to... - Shorten time to get to train as that is best part. Long day!! Let people know if have motion sickness to prepare.
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Sunfun752
Oct 10, 2025
Mountain wonderland - Our guide Mia was very knowledgeable about the Lake Como and Bernina train areas. Enjoyed learning about the beautiful area, it's history, and good tips for enjoying meals in the areas. Loved the trip and high recommend it. Also wonderful bus driver in this mountainous area.
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Paulabt8048ah
Sep 3, 2025
Ten out of Ten! - Amazing day! Excellent drivers, excellent tour guides and wonderful sites visited.
Ten out of Ten!
Train through the Alps was absolutely beautiful!
Claire on the Lake Como part was so knowledgeable, friendly and adorable.
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737jigneshm
Sep 3, 2025
Amazing experience - Clair was amazing. She is so informative and kind. We enjoyed it fully.
She also took our pictures and gave recommendations for nice local restaurants and food
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Iain
Nov 24, 2025
Profit over customer experience - Returned back to our hotel following a full day on the coach train to St Maritz. The scenery was stunning, however it seems the group size is too big for the staff to manage. There was mass confusion initially with staff unsure which coach to put us on. Then the train was rammes full. Everyone fighting for the best seats. We were crammed in to a a four seating area with two on one side and two in the other, face to face. It was too close for comfort and I didnt want to move to take photos due to the lack of space. This company wants to maximise profits and disregard customer satisfaction as a result. £120 is not worth this experience.
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Jessica_d
Oct 9, 2025
You're screwed if you don't pick the right side of the train - I had a tour booked for the Bernina Express. Our plane was delayed by 42 hours so we couldn't make it and asked to move the days. They did but it was on some other train and not our VIP. Okay - I can accept that. BUT - the tour guide barely explained anything throughout our trip AND then once on the train kept telling people to stand and take photos. The issue with that was people were blocking the view of those of us on the other side.
He never once said - "get your pics and sit back down so others can see" - the result was that IF you happened to sit on the left side of the train, you missed almost every major site. I was literally in tears b/c this was what I looked forward to most on our trip.
In addition - the tour guide was trying to take a photo of a couple and stepped into our seat area blocking my view and photo attempt of one of only two sites on our side of the train. I was flabbergasted. He stood between me and my boyfriend and blocked us from seeing. It was a terrible experience.
I did enjoy the few stops we made - St. Moritz was so neat. But the train experience was awful.
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