St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan
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Milan, Italy
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Crossing the Bernina Pass from Italy into Switzerland and returning by the historic Bernina Red Train covers two countries, an Alpine mountain pass, and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed railway in a single day—a route that's difficult to coordinate independently without a planned itinerary and transport. This full-day tour from Milan connects Saint Moritz and Tirano, with time to explore both on arrival.
- No need to rent a car—travel by comfortable coach and train
- See the Alps up close, and enjoy plenty of photo ops
- Ensure your spot on the popular Bernina Red Train
- Explore Tirano's and Saint Moritz at your own pace
What's Included
- Bernina Red Train tickets with opening windows on the St. Moritz –Tirano route
- Expert English-speaking Guide for the whole day
- Free time in the towns of St Moritz & Tirano
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned coach from Milan
- High-quality headset for clear audio and seamless commentary
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- 1st Class train ticket
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Milano, Staz.garibaldiPorta Garibaldi, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
Meet our coordinator in front of the main entrance. Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station Main Entrance, the meeting point is on the left side just outside the station, in front of Briccocafé next to the stairs and under the covered roof.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your coach departs from Porta Garibaldi station in Milan and heads north through Lombardy toward the Swiss border.
The roughly 90-minute drive up to St. Moritz follows mountain roads through the Alps, with a local guide providing commentary along the way.
In St. Moritz, there is about an hour of free time to walk around Lake St. Moritz and explore the town before boarding the Bernina Red Train. The train runs from St. Moritz to Tirano on a UNESCO World Heritage-listed route through the Alps, passing glaciers, high-altitude viaducts, and the Brusio Spiral Viaduct—a circular stone bridge the train loops around as it descends.
The final stop is Tirano, a small Italian town on the other side of the Bernina Pass, with roughly 45 minutes to explore before the coach returns to Milan.
The roughly 90-minute drive up to St. Moritz follows mountain roads through the Alps, with a local guide providing commentary along the way.
In St. Moritz, there is about an hour of free time to walk around Lake St. Moritz and explore the town before boarding the Bernina Red Train. The train runs from St. Moritz to Tirano on a UNESCO World Heritage-listed route through the Alps, passing glaciers, high-altitude viaducts, and the Brusio Spiral Viaduct—a circular stone bridge the train loops around as it descends.
The final stop is Tirano, a small Italian town on the other side of the Bernina Pass, with roughly 45 minutes to explore before the coach returns to Milan.
1
Milan
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St. Moritz
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lake St. Moritz
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Piz Bernina
2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Brusio Spiral Viaduct (Pass By)
5
Tirano
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Milan
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Most guests will not be required to have a Visa to enter Switzerland; a passport will be enough to enter the Country. Please check this website (https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/publiservice/weisungen-kreisschreiben/visa/liste1_staatsangehoerigkeit.html) for more information, and to determine if you may need a Visa (choose your country by selecting the first letter i.e “U” for United States.
- Don’t forget to bring your passport or ID card, as we will be crossing the border into Switzerland.
- The sequence of your visit to the two cities, St. Moritz and Tirano, might be adjusted to optimize your overall trip experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 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
charlie_k
This was a wonderful experience. The views of the Alps were breathtaking both on the bus ride and especially from the train. Our guide Monica was amazing. She was super knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. A shout out to our bus driver Jon Vito who made the ride seem easy even though the winding road up the mountain was certainly challenging. St. Moritz was a lovely town to visit with the chance to taste some chocolate samples. Monica kept the group on schedule to make sure we made the most of our time but always kept it fun. Strongly recommend putting this tour in your plans.
Reviews
4.4
based on 159 reviews
Thomas_D, May 2026
If your in Milan and you have and extra day take this tour! Bus ride first was fine and saw lots of scenery in Italy heading towards Switzerland, got even better once we crossed the border. Then we got on the train and in St, Moritz, and the excitement began with even more unimaginable scenery of the Swiss Alps, simply amazing. A must to see within 10 hours!!
Crystal_W, May 2026
One of the best days of our trip! Our guide (Jo) was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable..we wanted a beautiful day filled with nature and scenic views and it did disappoint.
Iryna_M, Apr 2026
I enjoyed this trip! Meeting point was easy to find. Our guide, Salvador, was informative and attentive. Panoramic view of Alps was just unforgettable and breathtaking! We had no time for lunch during this tour but we were able to get a food from a supermarket in St. Moritz and enjoyed on a train. It felt warm in a train even our windows were open since the heat was on.
Thank you very much!
Caroline_L, Apr 2026
Our tour of Swiss Alps and St. Moritz from Milan with Bernina Train was excellent. Our tour guide, Salvatore, is very knowledgeable. I learned so many things from him, not just about the trip, but also about Italy. He gave very good recommendations during the trip. I also commend the driver, Antonio, who did a very good job.
Paul_H, Apr 2026
The Swiss Alps and the Red Train were an awesome experience. However, all of St. Moritz was closed so not a lot to do there. The tour guide (Salvatore) was fantastic though.
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Great daytrip from Milan. Our guide Marina was very knowledgeable and she is actually funny! Initally it was raining when we're nearing St. Moritz but sun came out for a perfect photo of the lake. Wish we had more time in St. Moritz. Overall I highly recommend this tour and 2 thumbs up for Marina for being such a great guide!
Karen_K, Apr 2026
It was a beautiful trip. The host Monica was informative and gave us a brief tour around St. Moritz too.
Devahire_O, Apr 2026
Monica and driver were amazing! Great day trip from Milan! Highly recommend. Bus, train were very scenic and got some amazing photos and videos!
Alexandra_S, Mar 2026
Very short free time in St. Moritz, not enough for having lunch...not speaking about visiting the place.
Diana_F, Mar 2026
The trip was great! Our guide Vittorio gave us a lot of information regarding the history and geography of Italy to understand better the culture.
Jose_S, Mar 2026
Great day trip to the Swiss Alps especially on the great red train.. Excellent guide and driver, wow! A must do day trip.
Elizabeth_G, Feb 2026
The tour was well organized, insightful and our guide Salvatore gave us many recommendations on where to take pictures, where to eat and where to shop for souvenirs. Salvatore was very proactive by informing us well in advance of what sights were coming up. He provided great history throughout the tour. We really appreciated how he managed everyone’s expectations. Our bus driver Luca did a great job keeping us on schedule and navigating the ride down from St. Moritz. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Joseph_C, Feb 2026
Excellent trip for the time. Visiting St. Moritz was wonderful and the train ride was the highlight of the event. Not to be missed if in Milan.
Dina_M, Jan 2026
Everything was amazing❤️ all day day was perfectly scheduled and programmed, everything was in time, Amato the guide was very kind and helpful. Antonio the driver was very professional. Can’t thank them enough
Liana_B, Jan 2026
Elizabeth was great! She’s super knowledgeable and the trip was amazing. Best views and everything went great
Gill_O, Dec 2025
It is the most scenic and breathtaking rail trip. The coach part of the trip is also enjoyable because the guide is very knowledgeable, imparting lots of information during it.
Christiana_N, Dec 2025
If you wanna enjoy the trip more, book first class. The company I booked with does not have first class.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Christiana_N,
Thank you for booking with us the St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan.
With our tour we have a wagon reserved for our group and full access to the windows which can be opened to take pictures.
For any query about the tour inclusions our team is happy to clarify before the tour date.
I wish you a lovely stay in Milan!
mani, Dec 2025
This tour is waste of money . The tour is unplanned , over 10 hrs bus ride and less than 1 hrs to see the town’s .st Mortiz is beautiful but you can’t explore as they rush you to one pic point and then stuff you back . Same with Tirano, allowed less than 20 min in the town and stuff you back in the bus . Only good thing was Bernina train ride . The tour guide was absolutely not interested in showing the town to people . Just rushed us everywhere as if all of us were running in a marathon. My advice , please check the other tours (not run by citywonders as this was conducted by them ) that will give at least a few hrs in St.Mortiz or just take a simple tour that will get you to Bernina train ride , that way you can save lot of money and not have to pay to see the beautiful town which you would land up not seeing if you take this tour . DO NOT RECOMMEND !
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi mani,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Bernina Red Train experience, and we’re sorry the rest of the day didn’t meet your expectations. Our aim is always to offer an engaging, well-paced tour with guides who provide an interactive and informative experience, so we’re concerned to hear that this wasn’t reflected during your visit.
We’d appreciate the chance to investigate your comments about timing and the guide’s approach. Please contact us directly with your booking details so we can look into this further and work toward a resolution.
Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you on a better experience in the future.
Susana_F, Dec 2025
Our guide Jo and Driver Antonio were amazing. The trip
Was well organized,
On time . Professional and more than anything safe .
Navin_S, Nov 2025
Marina was a cheerful, humorous and knowledgable guide. Made it a splendid experience for all of us. Weather was clear and she had all the right explanations about places en route
pgalitsis, Nov 2025
Great experience going through the Swiss Alps by train. We were lucky that it was a good crowd. Takes up a whole day, so you get your money’s worth.
Glenn_S, Nov 2025
Amato our guide and Luca our bus driver we fabulous hosts for this full day excursion. The bus trip to St Moritz was amazing. The commentary from Amato was just right. The Bernina railway part of the tour was again spectacular. Tirano as our last stop finished the day nicely. The whole day was great value for money and well organised.
TANIAMRS_K, Nov 2025
Wonderful trip. All was organized very well. The guyde was proffessional with a lot of tips. I certainly recommend.
Cheryl_G, Nov 2025
Expect to battle for a photo travelling on the red train, totally disorganised. Your tour guide will be in a different carriage not keeping any control on fellow travellers
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Cheryl_G,
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
We’re glad you enjoyed the stunning views of St. Moritz and the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Red Train, they truly are unforgettable.
While it can occasionally be challenging for the group to stay together on a busy train, our team always strives to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. We’re sorry this wasn’t fully the case for you and appreciate your comments as we continue to improve.
JoseRamonRenan_d, Nov 2025
Joe and Gianni were the best team to show us around in this excursion. Jo explained the significance of Como, Saint Moritz and the glaciers while Gianni expertly navigated the Brusio zigzag to Saint Moritz. It was an enjoyable day with time well spent. We will surely recommend this excursion to friends and family.
fermina_a, Oct 2025
Our tour guide was very accomodating with my 84 year old father...made sure we sit together (6) up front of the bus..and in the Bernina train.....highly recomended!!!👏
Emma_D, Oct 2025
Bernina Red Train was a fantastic way to see the
overwhelmingly lovely sights of the Swiss Alps. Enjoyed every minute of the train ride! Everywhere we looked, to the right or to the left, was breathlessly stunning!
Would have wanted to spend a few more time at St Moritz, possibly half an hour more, to enjoy the place a little more, before boarding the train.
willie_b, Oct 2025
Wow! The mountains and waterfalls were amazing. Having time to catch a quick bite in Swiss mountain city. Loved, weather was perfect in Middle of August
George_V, Sep 2025
Salvatore was excellent! He provided history and insight along the way. The Bernena Express was breathtaking! Salvatore informed us of the sights that we should watch for so that we would be prepared on both sides of the train! Highly recommended!
Tina_M, Sep 2025
The tour was amazing. The guide was funny and smart. The driver was awesome. The tours a little rushed. But beautiful!
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