Bernina Express

An impressive panoramic journey on the highest railway line in the Alps.

Enjoy the beauty of the Alps on board of the Bernina Express. The train travels through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhaetian Railway to Tirano (Italy), passing through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges. Through the panoramic windows you have a wonderful view of glaciers, mountain lakes and steep mountain slopes.

From Tirano (Italy) the Bernina Express bus takes you through the Valtellina and along Lake Como and Lake Lugano to Lugano. Experience a unique journey that takes you from majestic Alpine glaciers to Mediterranean palm trees.

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.