Bernina Express St. Moritz – Lugano (for international guests)
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
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The two unique railroad lines blend harmoniously into the enchanting landscape with spectacular engineering structures such as viaducts and helical tunnels.
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At 2'253 m, the highest train station of the Rhaetian Railway.
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With its round shape, it is the landmark of the Bernina line.
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The birthplace of the alpine winter holidays, impresses with style, elegance and class.
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The charming paradise on Lake Lugano.
Travel details
Travel programm
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1ˢᵗ day: arrival in St. Moritz
Train journey to St. Moritz, the birthplace of alpine winter sports. Enjoy the mountain landscape with its fantastic views or stroll through Via Serlas, one of Switzerland's most exclusive shopping streets. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Bernina Express (8h15)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel with the Bernina Express from St. Moritz over the Bernina Pass and the circular viaduct at Brusio to Tirano (Italy), the south end of the Bernina Line. After lunch or a stroll through the romantic old town, you travel with the Bernina Express bus through the idyllic Valtellina valley and along Lake Como to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.
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3ʳᵈ day: Lugano and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle in this charming paradise on Lake Lugano and enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. The picturesque old town and the lake promenade invite you to take a stroll. Individual return journey.
This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- Swiss Travel Pass 3 days in 2nd class
- Seat reservation in the Bernina Express
- 1 night in St. Moritz, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 1 night in Lugano, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums
