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Bernina Express seat reservation with Swiss Travel Pass

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About Bernina Express

The Bernina Express is a panoramic train that takes you from Switzerland's canton of Graubunden, all the way from the town of Chur to Tirano in Italy linking regions with different languages and cultures. This route takes you through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Rhaetian Railway, with a view glaciers on its way down to palm trees. With the modern panoramic cars, travellers can enjoy unrestricted views of the unspoilt Alpine panorama. Further, in summer, the journey can be extended from Tirano to Lugano in Switzerland aboard the Bernina Express Bus with a view of wonderful scenery all the way passing through the vineyards and along the shores of Lake Como. It is easily recognisable as it is the same colour as the red train Bernina Express.

Travelling by the Bernina Express is one of the most spectacular ways to cross the Alps as it blends ideally with the alpine landscapes around the Albula and Bernina Passes. enroute to Italy from Switzerland it rolls over the 65- metre-high Landwasser Viaduct which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the signature structure of the Rhaetian Railway. From Chur to Tirano, altogether the train passes through 196 bridges and 55 tunnels making the entire journey one of the most spectacular one. During this journey travellers get to explore the marvellous sites, like the Montebello curve with a view of the Bernina massif, the Morteratsch glacier, the Alp Grum, three lakes Lej Pitschen, Lej Nair and Lago Bianco, and the Brusio Circular Viaduct.

Route - Chur/St. Moritz (Switzerland) to Tirano (Italy) or vice versa.

Duration - 4hrs. from Chur / 2.5 hrs. from St. Moritz.

Distance - 144 kms.

The trains operate all year round. The schedules may differ per season.

Panorama railcars in 1st and 2nd class.

The minibar serves regional snacks, refreshing drinks and hot coffee directly at the seat.

The train does not feature a dining car. The guests spend their lunchtime in the Italian town of Tirano

Free WiFi available.

Good-to-know audio information on board.

Bernina Express souvenir certificate, obtainable from the railway stations of Chur, St. Moritz or Tirano on presentation of ticket.

Bernina Express Souvenir Shop.

Handicapped-accessible toilets and wheelchair seating.

Bernina Express travel guide at your seat.

Onboard library in 1st class.

Route - Tirano (Italy) - Lugano (Switzerland) or vice versa.

Duration - 3 hrs.

Distance - 90 kms.

The Bernina Express bus between Tirano and Lugano (and vice versa) operates on limited days in Mar, Apr and Nov. Operates daily from May to Oct. It does not operate at all from Dec to Feb.

Apart from a valid ticket / Swiss Travel Pass / Eurail Pass, a seat reservation is required (max. 90 days in advance). The seat reservation on the train and bus are subject to a surcharge which varies in every season.

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Duration: 3 hrs 15 mins

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Duration: 1hr 50 mins

Duration: 5hr 30 mins

The slowest express train in the world

Duration: 7 hrs 30 mins

Bernina Express (train):4 h - 4 h 30 min

Bernina Express (Bus): 3 h

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FAQs On Bernina Express

Yes, seat reservations/supplements on the Bernina Express is a must at an additional charge.

Tickets can be purchased within six months of the planned journey date.

Tickets once issued cannot be changed or cancelled.

All bookable seats are located in panoramic cars.

Your reservation will remain valid, even without a ticket / Travel Pass. However, you must be able to present a ticket / Travel Pass to go with your reservation on board the train.

Yes, a reservation/supplement has to be purchased for each sector respectively.

Yes, you can interrupt your journey, however, if your journey continues on Bernina Express then you will have to make a new reservation and a new supplement will be charged.

All reservable seats are located in panoramic cars on the Bernina Express.

The Bernina Express does not have a dining car. However, travellers can enjoy the regional snacks and warm and cold drinks that are available from the mini-bar service.

As per lay it is forbidden to board or alight from the Bernina Express Bus along the route, therefore, it is not possible to interrupt the journey.

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