Bernina Express (for international guests)

A journey along the highest railway line in the Alps and steepest in the world

The Bernina Express takes you on a breathtaking journey along the highest railway in the Alps, offering stunning vistas of rugged terrain and alpine beauty. From Chur or St. Moritz, the train ascends to the Bernina Pass (2,253 m) before descending into Tirano, Italy, traversing the UNESCO-listed route with engineering marvels like the Landwasser and Brusio Viaducts. Continuing by bus, you pass through the Valtellina region and picturesque lakes to Lugano, experiencing an unforgettable transition from icy peaks to Mediterranean landscapes.

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Highlights

These two unique railway lines blend harmoniously into the landscape with spectacular feats of engineering including structures, tunnels and spiral viaducts.
The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the most iconic landmarks in Graubünden. This 142-metre-long, 65-metre-high bridge carries the railway in a sharp curve over the rugged Landwasser Valley, leading directly into a tunnel at the other end.
At 2'253 m, the highest train station of the Rhaetian Railway.
An engineering marvel on the Bernina Railway, designed to overcome steep gradients by allowing trains to gain elevation in a circular loop. This unique stone structure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features nine arches and is a key highlight of the Bernina Express journey. Its dramatic spiral design not only showcases ingenious railway construction but also offers passengers a moving 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape.
Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and capital of canton Graubünden.
The birthplace of alpine winter holidays captivates with it'ss style, elegance and class.
With the historic old town and Italian charm.
The charming paradise on Lake Lugano.