Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan
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Milan, Italy
- 13 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go beyond Milan to discover a world of Swiss-Italian mountains and meadows from the seat of the Bernina Red Train. Known as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, complete with ice fields and waterfalls, the Bernina Red Train is a bucket list trip, but the logistics can be tricky. This day trip makes it easy, packaging round-trip coach transport from Milan with a Bernina Red Train ticket from Tirano to glitzy St. Moritz. You even get a stop to visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano.
- Leave Milan early by air-conditioned coach to pack more into your day
- Tour the pretty border town of Tirano before you board the Bernina Red Train
- Upgrade to take a cruise on famous Lake Como before returning to Milan
- Have free time in St. Moritz to stroll by the lake or visit the chic shops
What's Included
- Luxury air-conditioned coach trip
- One Way 2nd class train ticket St. Moritz - Tirano (or vv) or St. Moritz - Thusis
- Professional Bilingual Tourist Guide (English and Spanish)
- Headphones for the tour
- Walking tour and free time in St. Moritz
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- An upgrade to 1st class is not available on this tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza IV Novembre, Milano MI, Italy
The meeting point is at CENTRAL ST. bus stop, in Piazza IV Novembre at the right corner of the main entrance of the Gallia Hotel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your early morning starts with pickup at the meeting point in Piazza IV Novembre, next to the entrance of the Gallia Hotel. Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and head out for St. Moritz, a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley.
Along the way, stop at the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano, a 16th-century basilica standing at the border between Italy and Switzerland.
Then, board the Bernina Red Train with a second-class ticket from St. Moritz to Tirano (or vice versa) or St. Moritz to Thusis. Relax while the train “climbs” up to 7,390 feet (2,253 meters)—the highest point reached by trains in Europe—through the Alps to St. Moritz on a route with UNESCO World Heritage status.
After free time in St. Moritz to stroll by the lake or visit shops, return to Piazza IV Novembre in Milan via coach bus.
If you book the Lake Como option, cruise on the famous lake before returning to Milan.
Along the way, stop at the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano, a 16th-century basilica standing at the border between Italy and Switzerland.
Then, board the Bernina Red Train with a second-class ticket from St. Moritz to Tirano (or vice versa) or St. Moritz to Thusis. Relax while the train “climbs” up to 7,390 feet (2,253 meters)—the highest point reached by trains in Europe—through the Alps to St. Moritz on a route with UNESCO World Heritage status.
After free time in St. Moritz to stroll by the lake or visit shops, return to Piazza IV Novembre in Milan via coach bus.
If you book the Lake Como option, cruise on the famous lake before returning to Milan.
1
Berninapass
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
St. Moritz
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lake Como
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Maloja Pass
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please warm dresses suggested
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A current valid passport or a European ID is required on the day of travel
- Train itinerary may change to ensure the best experience, so the train ride could start from Tirano to St.Moritz. • The train trip will not be in 1st class (panoramic carriage), but in 2nd class, where you can open the windows to take beautiful photos.
- The train trip will not be in 1st class (panoramic carriage), but in 2nd class, where you can open the windows to take beautiful photos.
- During the tour, you are given a radio system to easily listen to the guide. In case of no return or lost device, you will be charged a 50€ penalty fee
- Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Autostradale were the tour organisers for this trip and they are lovely. I originally booked the tour for a different date as my plans changed. Viator confirmed the date, ticket was issued for the new date. I arrived at the meet up point only to be told I’m not on the list. The tour guide (lady) rang base in between checking other people in and found we were booked for the next day. Viator hadn’t updated them. We walked away and I received a message from Chantal apologising for the inconvenience and confirmed I am definitely on for the next day. Luckily another tour of mine through viator wasn’t going ahead anymore and I could go the next day. I’m loosing faith in Viator. You can book this tour directly with the Milan bus company. Google them.
The tour guide we had was Franco and Marco was our driver. The drive to Switzerland was good. First stop for coffee, pastries and comfort was 30mins. We continued on, got to St Moritz. Lovely view on the way up. We had about an hour and a half in St Moritz. I’m in love with the place. It snowed for us up there too. We caught the Bernina Express train from there. Beautiful scenery. There is nothing wrong with 2nd class. The windows come down so you don’t have the window glare to take photos. You can move freely in the carriage. On our way back we stopped at Tirano for 45mins. We got back an hour and half early to Milan. It was an awesome tour. Franco is approachable and answers any questions you have. His English is good. He’s very informative and points out everything. Highly recommend the tour!
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I was a wonderful experience. Got to see lots of wonderful country and the train ride was spectacular. Great opportunities for beautiful pictures on the train.
Andrea was good tour guide, he was very informative, funny, entertaining and I understood all the information that he provided. The bus departed on time and the bus driver was an excellent driver.
We are really disappointed!! We feel that we were scammed!!. We paid for the Bernina train experience and only just before taking the train, we found out that it was another train (not the Bernina), which was not even going on the same track!! All the 39 people in the tour were surprised as no one told us before hand about this. We complained to Austradale Viaggi and they argued that the station is subject to change. But it is not about the station!!The point is that you are selling something instead of something else.
Great experience overall and an amazing guide. Suggest picking a seat on the right on the bus and left on the Bernina express.
The transportation was great tour guide was super informative and kept everything on time. Thought we would have just a little more time to shop at our stops. Barely enough time for restroom breaks and back to the meeting point.
We had a very great experience with Carolina MG and Alberto was best driver. Carolina was an amazing tour guide
The Bernina Train was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our trip. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with spectacular views of the Swiss Alps, glaciers, lakes, and charming mountain villages. The journey was comfortable and very well organized, allowing us to relax and enjoy the incredible landscapes. I highly recommend this beautiful train ride—it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Carolina was a wonderful guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire tour. She made our Bernina Train experience even more enjoyable and memorable!
A long day but worth t time and money. It was planned very well. No waisting time and above all a beautiful itinerary.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and felt the day was well organized and worth both the time and money. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
My experience with VIATUR was horrible, they changed the schedule of my tour to a date that I could not make it, as I had something else scheduled, in spite of that and after several phone calls they were not willing to refund the cost of the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be. However we would like to clarify that we always propose more altenatives and un upgrade in case of last-minutes issues or a refund for the difference in case of downgrade. We regret that this situation caused you such inconvenience. We always do our best to assist our guests and hope you may have the opportunity to experience one of our tours under better circumstances.
Serena
This day trip was fabulous & I highly recommend it to anyone considering trying to do the 3 options in it. Great scenic trip to Lake Como & boat trip around the lake. The Bernina train trip from Tarino was spectacular up over the Alps to St Moritz which is definitely a place like no other. We had a really good guide & the trip was really well run.
"Outstanding" may be overused, but it does apply to the Bernina Red Train. It is very different from other typical tourist day trips.
Very well organised. Clear instructions given about the bus, meeting locations and times. Carolina was really lovely.
Train ride is worth the long day of bus travel to get from Milan to St. Moritz and back. Great scenery!
The trip was very interesting and truly inspiring . To go from lake Como all the way up to the Alps in Switzerland and pass through all the season and weathers was amazing! Beautiful landscapes ,pictures in snow and feelds of fresh grass!The sudden change from green to white ... Waterfals and rivers,frozen lakes and small villages during that day made me think of how people live there in cold! The guide was profesional and very sweet to tell us all the story with such patience despite speaking both English and Spanish language fluently! We took some great pictures for my painting collection and I liked it very much.The only bad thiong was that you sit the whole day because it is a bus drive than train and bus again! but already tomorrow with a good sleap all was already ok .Any person can find a bad in all good so people cpould say whatever they want,but if you like landscapes and nature this will be a great wxperience .I can not think of anything bad .My brain still travels 2 days after looking at the end of the red train and enjoying the snow and fresh air! I will always remember this day
Katia is an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable. The Bernina Express was such an experience going through the Swiss Alps on the way to St. Moritz!
Great tour, the views were amazing on the Bernina red train and Lake Como. Our guide Simons and driver were friendly.
We loved the red train through the alps and the stop at both lake Como and St Moritz. Our drivers were skilful through the mountain passes and our guide Cristina was friendly and knowledgeable . I would highly recommend.
Do not go during Easter weekend. We were a family of 3. My 11 yo daughter, my deaf elderly mother, and myself. We were separated on more than one occasion. We were unable to sit together on the train ride as everyone was pushing and running past us. And during the train ride other passengers on the tour were extremely rude and not allowing other people to open their windows. . It was very disappointing that other patrons were bullying the people sitting by the windows. The train ride was HOT due to people screaming anytime the window was opened. The tour guide did nothing to mitigate this and did not even ride in the same train car. I had told her that I needed to stay near my deaf mother and young daughter and if she could help us sit together. She did not even bother to respond. I had to stand the entire train ride to be near them. Then on the return bus ride our seats were taken by other passengers and we were separated once again. It was not worth the money to be separated. We wanted to experience a beautiful train ride together but the memories are ruined by the overcrowding and rude pushy guests. I suggest doing this tour in the off season.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to read about your experience and especially regret that your tour did not meet expectations while traveling with your daughter and your elderly mother with special needs.
We sincerely apologize and fully understand how disappointing this must have been. Supporting families and guests with special requirements should always be a priority, and we are very sorry this was not adequately handled in this case.
We also regret to hear about the uncomfortable conditions on the train and the behavior of some fellow passengers, as well as the lack of timely intervention from the tour guide. This is certainly not the standard of service we strive to provide and we will address this issue seriously. We always do our very best to ensure the best possible experience for all our guests, and we are sincerely sorry that, due to the exceptionally high attendance during the Easter weekend, we were not able to deliver that level of service on this occasion.
Thank you again for your honest feedback. We truly hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with the seamless and enjoyable experience you originally hoped for.
Kind regards,
Serena
It's incredible!!!!!
I wish we stayed in St Moritz a bit longer, then it would be perfect!!!
The views were breathtaking!
We loved the scenery. It felt like travelling from season to season. Most beautiful experience and suitable for all ages (who manage sitting in the bus.) The guide was lovely, fun and informative. Toilets are limited during the tour.
A wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the Bernina train ride with the fantastic change in scenery!! The coach drive to Tirano and back from St Moritz was just great!! And our guide Carolina was excellent, took very good care of us and was explaining things to us all the time, right up to when we got back to Milan in the evening! She was fantastic!!
Strongly reccomend this tour and company. Its is a full on day, but there were plenty of opportunities for breaks with time to explore. Great communication from time of booking. The guide Mauricio was very professional and kept our large group fully informed throughout the day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed a full and engaging day, with plenty of opportunities to explore. Our team always strives to provide clear communication and professional guidance, ensuring every part of the tour is enjoyable and well-organized.
Ward regards,
Serena
We had an absolute wonderful experience! Highly recommend. Every moment was filled with meaningful, interesting and fun narratives. We are so grateful to Carolina and the driver.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted you enjoyed a rich and memorable experience with us. Our team always strives to provide professional service and ensure every moment of the tour is full of interesting and meaningful highlights.
Warm regards,
Serena
Excellent experience i really recommend this trip to everyone and everything age, wonderful experience
This is a long day, but one of our Milan Olympic trip highlights. It is awesome. Very well organized. The sites and views are incredible. Probably the only time I'll ever be in the Swiss Alps so it was once in a lifetime tour.
Our tour was: bus to Lake Como, boat ride on the lake, bus to St Moritz, 2.5 hours to eat and walk around, Bernina train to Tirano, bus back to Milan.
Everything was beautiful. Here's a few tips to make your day the most enjoyable.
1) Try to book a restaurant reservation (or research restaurant choices) in St Moritz so you know exactly where you're going to eat. I think we got off the bus at around 1215pm. So a 1230pm or 1245pm reservation would be perfect.
2) Buy some snacks and drinks in St Moritz prior to boarding the train. We were slightly delayed on the train so we went straight from the train to the bus without an opportunity to buy anything (after the train and prior to the final bus ride).
3) Bring an external battery charger. I brought my power cord but didn't see anywhere to charge on the bus or train. You'll be taking lots of photos so you don't want to run out of battery.
4) Sit on the left side of the train, window seat if possible. You can lower the windows for great photos and the train curves over a beautiful bridge after a tunnel and the left side gets a much better view.
5) The last leg of the trip is the worst. You end the day with a 2.5 hour bus ride on mostly highways. Eat those snacks from earlier, take a nap, take off your jacket and get settled in. Have an audiobook, album, movie, etc downloaded to your phone so you can go airplane mode and save battery.
Our day was 715am to 825pm. It was an awesome experience that I would highly recommend.
Breathtaking views and wonderful guide. The Bernina train was very cramped, nothing luxurious as we had expected. Barely enough time at each stop to grab a bite to eat and not really time to explore. But hey, nothing compares to the Alps!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the breathtaking views and your guide. Our guides are truly passionate about their work, and we’re delighted that this enhanced your experience. We’re sorry that the time at each stop was limited. The itinerary is very rich in sights and experiences, and we try to prioritize giving our guests the chance to enjoy as much of the journey and scenery as possible. Your comments are very helpful for us to continue improving the experience, so thank you again and hope to see you next time for another experience together.
Serena
Very nice experience. Our guide , Liva was very good and everything was good. At the point without delays.
It was fantastic although we had to go to the cathedral and we have skipped it and had little time in st Moritz.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to know that you found the experience fantastic overall.
At the same time, we are sorry to hear that the schedule required a visit to the cathedral and that this resulted in less time available in St. Moritz than you had hoped. We understand how important it is to fully enjoy each stop, and we truly appreciate your comments, which help us continue improving our organization and timing.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide an experience that is even more aligned with your expectations.
Kind regards.
Letizia
Josefina been wonderfull guia tour and Driver excelent, we been lucky to have wonderfull weather too, is been fantastic trip 100% recomend, well organized and well talk☺️
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a pleasant experience and you enjoyed the quality and professionalism of our guide and driver. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.
I was so looking forward to this trip but it was very disappointing. My initial booking was changed due to operational issues!
But really it was to cram as many people into the coach and the carriage as possible, making it crowded, hectic and uncomfortable. I had thought this was the Bernina Express with the lovely overhead windows but it was the local train where the windows can be opened meaning that the train trip was spent with people vying for more photographs than anyone really needs. No food opportunity on the train or toilets which was outlined several times on the coach to Tiriano but as I knew already I had taken a packed lunch and drink. The view of Lake Como was whizzing past on the motorway and the tour round St Moritz was speedy and not easy to herd 50 people by one guide. The guide, Sabrina, herself was personable and professional and the coach and drivers very safe and competent. It was a greedy tour because next month tours will only be allowed 25 in a group I was told. It would have been possible to do this myself by booking a train to Tirano from Milan and taking a trip on the Bernina Express to Chur but St Moritz is quite charming and then it is a 2-3 hour coach back to Milan in the dark. Also on the train our group of 50 were confined to one carriage, or upgrade for another 24 euros to FirstClass and then find out that in fact one could have been in other carriages but our tour guide said we should stay in the crowded one - so that was annoying to find out in hindsight as the rest of the train was almost empty.
The scenery was lovely though and worth seeing. Nothing much in Tirano, Lake Como not great in winter even speeding by and hearing about the lovely gardens! St Moritz is classy and charming.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback that help us continue improving our services. We’re sorry and understand your disappointment but we’re glad, however, that you enjoyed the stunning scenery, the charm of St. Moritz, and the professionalism of your guide as well as the safety and competence of our drivers.
As a guided group tour, this experience uses standard regional Red train carriages, allowing guests to open windows for photography, as stated in the tour description. Even during peak periods, we always do our best to manage the group to ensure all main highlights are included. The full-day itinerary is designed to combine Lake Como, St. Moritz, and the Bernina route safely within one day.
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