How much does it cost to ride the Bernina Express?

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.



In 2026, the cost of a journey on the Bernina Express consists of two parts: the base rail fare and a mandatory seat reservation fee. For the full route from Chur to Tirano, a standard second-class one-way ticket costs approximately CHF 63, while first-class is roughly CHF 111. On top of this, you must pay a reservation fee which varies by season: in the high summer and winter peaks, it is CHF 26, while in the shoulder seasons, it drops to CHF 20. If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass or an Interrail/Eurail pass, the base fare is 100% covered, and you only need to pay the reservation fee to sit in the iconic panoramic carriages. For 2026 travelers, it is a "pro" tip to consider the "regional" trains that run on the same tracks; they don't have the panoramic ceiling windows or the reservation fee, but they allow you to open the windows for glare-free photography, offering a nearly identical aesthetic experience for a significantly lower total price.

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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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