Is the red train Bernina between Italy and Switzerland?
Experience the magic of the Swiss Alps as part of a magical round-trip on the UNESCO Bernina Red Train from Tirano, Italy, to the world-famous St. Moritz, Switzerland.
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Service starts in St Moritz (or Chur), Switzerland and goes all the way to Tirano, Italy. Trains operate daily year-round. (In the summer, a daily through-service is available from Davos and a bus connects Tirano, Italy to Lugano, Switzerland.) So, there are plenty of options to choose from.
The fabulous Bernina Express is a narrow gauge train with panoramic sightseeing cars run by the Rhätische Bahn between Chur in Switzerland and Tirano in northern Italy, see the route map here.
Both trains follow the same track. The express stops at fewer stations along the way, but since the trains travel quite slowly, there is not much lost time over the entire route. The observation cars have high windows that give a very panoramic effect to the trip, allowing you to take in both the earth and sky.
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.
The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.
The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 7h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 52m.
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.
Travel out to one of Italy's most sought-after holiday regions, majestic Lake Como. Take the train via Paris to Chur in Switzerland, then make your entrance in style via the Bernina Express and boat.
1. The Bernina Pass: This is where the train climbs to its highest point, offering some of the most iconic vistas of snow-capped peaks, rugged terrain, and alpine lakes. 2. Brusio Spiral Viaduct: Located between Poschiavo and Tirano, this remarkable spiral viaduct is a highlight of the journey.