How long is Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz?

Travelling between Chur and Tirano takes just under four and a half hours whilst the shorter Bernina Express Tirano to St. Moritz journey (or vice versa), takes around 2.5 hours.



A journey on the Bernina Express between Tirano, Italy, and St. Moritz, Switzerland, typically takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. This spectacular rail route is part of the Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The train traverses 55 tunnels and crosses 196 bridges, reaching its highest point at Ospizio Bernina, which sits at an elevation of 2,253 meters (7,391 feet) above sea level. Passengers are treated to floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, including glaciers, alpine lakes, and dramatic mountain passes. While the full Bernina Express route often extends to Chur (taking about 4 hours and 20 minutes), the Tirano to St. Moritz segment remains the most popular for those looking for a shorter but equally breathtaking "Alpine crossing" experience.

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This short trip begins in Tirano (Italy) with an overnight stay in a hotel category of your choice. On the second day you will travel on the Bernina Express via Alp Grüm, the Bernina Pass and Lake Bianco to St. Moritz. The journey with the Bernina Express can also be booked from/to Chur.

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The Bernina Express runs throughout the year. The special panoramic carriages leave Chur in the morning once daily, and return from Tirano in the early afternoon. Times vary according to day and season.

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Where does it start and end? Trains run in both directions, from Chur or St. Moritz in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy. There are 25 stops along the route.

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First Class tickets on the Bernina Express include more spacious and comfortable seating, at-seat power sockets and free WiFi.

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Current seat reservation prices for the Bernina Express train are: Summer: 1 June to 30 September – CHF 26.00. Shoulder: 1 March to 31 May and 1 October to 31 October – CHF 24.00. Winter: 1 November to 28 February – CHF 20.00.

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Glacier Express Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey. Known as the 'slowest express train in the world', the entire journey will grant you with undisputed panoramic views of the country's most dramatic scenery, no matter the season.

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Of course you can use the Glacier and Bernina Express as well, for which you have to buy a seat reaservation. Standard train tickets in Switzerland are expensive. Except you buy a special offer like the one of German railways mentioned above. Even Switzerland is expensive, I would recommend one overnight stay.

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The Bernina Express takes out top spot for the best views, because the variety of landscapes is so impressive for a reasonably short train journey. The Glacier Express is still stunning of course, but if you want to get the best views for your time and money, the Bernina Express comes first!

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While the entire length of the Bernina Express is an exceptionally scenic ride through Alpine landscape, there are a few extraordinary highlights along the way. Brusio Viaduct. From the town center of Tirano, Italy, the train quickly starts climbing and within a few minutes, crosses the border into Switzerland.

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