A: There's no restaurant car, but a refreshment trolley service is available. You can also bring your own food and wine. ????Q: What is the difference between 1st class and 2nd class on the Bernina Express? A: 2nd class has fabric seats with more seating, while 1st class has leather seats, more space, and fewer seats.

As of early 2026, the Bernina Express does not feature a traditional walk-up buffet car or dining carriage where passengers sit to eat. Instead, the panoramic train offers a high-quality minibar trolley service that moves through the aisles. This service provides a selection of regional snacks, light refreshments, specialty Swiss chocolates, and beverages, including local wines and spirits. For those wanting more substantial information about the journey, the "InfoT(r)ainment" digital companion is available via free onboard Wi-Fi. Because the full trip from Chur to Tirano takes about four hours, passengers are encouraged to eat before boarding or enjoy a meal at one of the stops, such as the famous restaurant at Alp Grüm or in the palm-lined town of Tirano at the end of the line.