Bernina Train, Swiss Alps and St. Moritz from Milan
Who This Trip Suits
A 12-hour day from Milan’s Piazza Duca d’Aosta, by coach past Lake Como to St. Moritz and back by the regional red train over the Bernina Pass to Tirano. Run by TAOTRAVEL with an English-speaking tour leader, rated 4.8 from 1,577 reviews.
You get about 100 minutes in St. Moritz before boarding the train in the early afternoon. The ticket is second class on the regional train, with windows that open, and the tour leader explains the route on board. On certain dates the train runs from St. Moritz to Thusis on the Albula line instead, so check the option when you book. If you want to stay on in St. Moritz, contact the operator before departure.
It has the highest rating of the big Milan day trips, from $121 per person (checked October 2026), and suits photographers who want the open window. It is not wheelchair accessible and not for anyone prone to altitude sickness. Luggage space on the coach is not guaranteed. The Bernina Express from Milan page compares it with the panoramic-car days.
About This Experience
Upon arrival in St. Moritz, explore this world-famous Alpine destination, known for its elegance and exclusivity. Nestled at 1,856 meters (6,089 feet) above sea …
Highlights
- Ride a train through breathtaking landscapes
- Enjoy opening windows for glare-free photos
- Travel by comfortable coach/minibus
- Benefit from an English-speaking tour leader
- Enjoy free time in St. Moritz
What's Included
- ✓ Milan round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
- ✓ Train ride through breathtaking landscapes
- ✓ 2nd class standard train ticket from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa (St Moritz–Tirano option)
- ✓ 2nd class standard train ticket from St Moritz to Thusis (St Moritz–Thusis, Albula Line option)
- ✓ Train with opening windows for photography
- ✓ English-speaking tour leader
- ✓ Free time in St. Moritz
- ✓ Explanation on board the train
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to Know
- A current valid paper passport is required, or I.D. card if you are a Schengen Area citizen
- On certain dates, the train tour will run from St. Moritz to Thusis instead of St. Moritz to Tirano (St. Moritz–Thusis option). Please check this detail when making your booking
- Opening windows on the train for glare-free photos
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The duration of transfers is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Train itinerary can be inverted
- For those who wish to stay in St. Moritz – Useful info:
- Please contact the operator before departure to check if the train itinerary allows it
- Otherwise, you will need to arrange your own return to St. Moritz from the final train station
- Luggage storage on the bus is not guaranteed: it depends on the train route and whether the return bus is the same. Please check with the tour guide
