Take a ride on the Bernina, one of the most scenic railway routes in Switzerland. It’s also officially the steepest railway journey in the world! Depart from the picturesque Mediterranean town of Tirano, Italy and climb all the way to St. Moritz.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 11 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12.5 hours
- Starting time 7:15 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
Experience
Itinerary
6 hours
Milan
- 3 hours
Tirano
Bernina Express (panoramic train)
St. Moritz (free time)
- 3.5 hours
Milan
Meeting point
Main stop
Transfer stop
Highlights
- Travel on the Bernina Rail from Tirano to St. Moritz
- Experience the steepest railway journey in the world
- Explore St. Moritz, Switzerland's premier mountain resort
Full description
Spend a full-day traveling to St. Moritz on this exciting rail journey! The Bernina is one of Switzerland's most scenic railways, climbing more than 1,800 meters, making it the steepest railway journey in the world.
Round-trip transfer from Milan is included in the tour. Your rail journey begins in Tirano, Italy, and takes you all the way to the world-renowned Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Tirano is a picturesque Mediterranean town in a mountain setting dotted with palms and oleanders.
The train ride will take you from an altitude of 429 meters up to 1,829 meters! You’ll cross the spiraling viaduct at Brusio and the Bernina Pass to the alpine valley known as the Engadin.
On this 2 hour 30 minute journey you’ll marvel at the scenery of the Alps. UNESCO named the Bernina route a world heritage site. You’ll see monumental glaciers, cross steep gorges, and pass through tunnels under some of the area’s most massive mountains.
In St. Moritz you’ll have time to explore Switzerland's most famous mountain resort before the return journey to Milan.
Includes
- Bernina ticket (2nd class)
- Professional tour guide
- Round-trip transportation from Milan in air-conditioned GT bus
- Hotel pick-up
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The tour departs from Zani Viaggi - Milan Visitor Center: Largo Cairoli / via Cusani, Milan, MM1 Cairoli
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What to bring
- Passport
- Jacket
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- A valid passport is required on the date of travel.
- You must obtain any visa that may be required prior to the border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. Please note that Switzerland is part of the Schengen agreement and visas to the EU are usually sufficient to enter Switzerland.
