Bernina Express + Glacier Express

Enjoy an unforgettable rail experience with Switzerland's two unique panoramic trains

Whether on the slowest express train in the world or a trip along the highest train route in the Alps, the two panoramic trains offer unique, unforgettable highlights! The Glacier Express takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, along untouched landscapes and deep gorges up to the Oberalp Pass. A unique experience spread out over the whole day. The spectacular crossing of the Alps with the Bernina Express takes you over 196 bridges, through 55 tunnels, along romantic valleys and through impressive natural scenery.

In Zermatt, you have a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn and clean air, as only electric cars are used here. Some glamor awaits you in sophisticated St. Moritz and in Lugano you can enjoy the dolce vita by the lake under the palm trees.

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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.
With its round shape, it's the landmark of the Bernina line.
At 2'253 m, the highest train station of the Rhaetian Railway.
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.
The «Grand Canyon of Switzerland» impresses with its diverse and impressive landscape. The Rhine winds for 14 kilometers between Ilanz and Reichenau in its original riverbed, past 350 m high, white cliffs.
The highest point of the journey.
The charming paradise on Lake Lugano.
The birthplace of the alpine winter holidays, impresses with style, elegance and class.
The world-famous car-free holiday resort, at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn.

Travel itinerary

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Travel details

Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: arrival in Lugano

Train journey to Lugano, the charming paradise on Lake Lugano. The picturesque old town and the lake promenade invite you to take a stroll. Overnight in Lugano.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Bernina Express (6h)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Lugano with the Bernina Express bus through the idyllic Valtellina valley to Tirano (Italy). Continue on the Bernina Express over the Brusio Circular Viaduct and the Bernina Pass to St. Moritz. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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3ʳᵈ day: Glacier Express (8h30)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from St. Moritz to Zermatt with the Glacier Express. The train journey takes you over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 metres. Overnight in Zermatt.
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4ᵗʰ day: Zermatt and return journey

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Zermatt. We recommend a trip to the Gornergrat, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise or a walk in the unspoilt, beautiful nature of Zermatt. Individual return journey.

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.