Bernina Express Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Bernina Express. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• St Moritz Private Guided Panorama Hike

Bernina Express ticket prices vary depending on the route and class you choose. Second-class tickets start at ₣66 one-way from Tirano to Chur for adults; children 6-16 pay half price, and children 6 and under travel for free. First-class adult tickets start at ₣113 for the same route. Mandatory seat reservation supplements start at ₣10 per person.

The Bernina Express is a scenic train that runs across the Alps along the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway between Chur in Switzerland and the Italian city of Tirano. It stops in several towns, including St. Moritz, and takes up to 4.5 hours to complete the 90-mile (144-kilometer) journey.

Yes, you should reserve Bernina Express tickets in advance, as rides on this spectacular Alpine train typically sell out, especially during the winter months when the snow-covered peaks look particularly scenic. Book your seats on the Bernina Express website or join a tour that includes a Bernina Express ride Bernina Express to secure your spot.

The views from the Bernina Express are impressive year-round, though most people prefer to ride in winter to see the mountains under a blanket of snow and ice. The route is also popular in summer, when the train passes lush expanses of meadow, forest-covered slopes, and crystalline Alpine lakes.

Yes, both the Bernina Express train and the Bernina Express bus connecting Tirano to Lugano are wheelchair accessible. First-class cars also have an accessible restroom, but the bus doesn’t have one. Some of the platforms along the train route are accessible; request accessibility information in advance via the official Bernina Express website.