Bernina Express Chur – Tirano

The most spectacular Alpine crossing

On this train trip you will experience a landscape scenery change of a class of its own. The rough charm of the high mountains, a few hours later already in Italy in Tirano and then in Lugano under palm trees where the pure Italianità awaits you.

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Highlights

The two unique railroad lines blend harmoniously into the enchanting landscape with spectacular engineering structures such as viaducts and helical tunnels.
The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the most famous structures in Graubünden. The 142-metre-long and 65-metre-high bridge leads the railroad line in a tight curve over the wild Landwasser Valley and directly into a tunnel.
At 2'253 m, the highest train station of the Rhaetian Railway.
With its round shape, it is the landmark of the Bernina line.
The oldest city in Switzerland and cultural centre of the canton Graubünden.
With the historic old town and Italian charm.

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Travel details

Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: arrival in Chur

Train journey to Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. The car-free old town with its countless boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés and bars is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Overnight in Chur.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Bernina Express (4h30)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Chur on the Bernina Express over the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct, the Bernina Pass and the circular viaduct at Brusio to Tirano (Italy), the south end of the Bernina Line. Overnight in Tirano.
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3ʳᵈ day: Tirano and return journey

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the centre of Tirano with museums, historic buildings and churches on a stroll. Return to Chur by regional trains. From Chur individual return journey.

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.