Switzerland
Bernina Express
A spectacular alpine rail journey crossing from Switzerland into Italy, travelling through glaciers, viaducts, mountain passes and UNESCO-listed scenery.
4 Nights / 5 Days
Chur • St Moritz • Bernina Express • Tirano
The Journey
From glaciers to palm-lined Italy
The Bernina Express is one of Switzerland's great scenic rail experiences, climbing through high alpine landscapes before descending towards Tirano in northern Italy. It is a journey of dramatic contrasts, from snow-covered peaks to Mediterranean warmth.
This five-day tailor-made itinerary combines the Bernina Express with time in Chur and St Moritz, plus the option to continue into northern Italy.
Suggested Itinerary
Your Bernina Express journey, day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Chur
Travel by rail to Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city. Settle into your hotel and explore the historic old town at your own pace.
Day 2
Chur to St Moritz
Travel along the spectacular Albula Line towards St Moritz, crossing dramatic viaducts and winding through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Swiss Alps.
Day 3
Discover St Moritz
Enjoy a full day in St Moritz and the Engadin Valley, with options including mountain railways, lakeside walks, spa time or nearby alpine villages.
Day 4
Bernina Express to Tirano
Board the Bernina Express for the unforgettable journey over the Bernina Pass. Travel past glaciers and mountain lakes before descending across the Brusio Spiral Viaduct into Tirano, Italy.
Day 5
Tirano, Lake Como or Milan
Continue into Italy for time at Lake Como or Milan, return to Switzerland, or extend your holiday with additional rail journeys and hotel stays.
Highlights
Why travel on the Bernina Express?
UNESCO Scenery
Travel through one of Europe's most celebrated rail landscapes, with viaducts, tunnels and glacier views.
Swiss to Italian Contrast
Begin among alpine peaks and descend towards the Italian border, with striking changes in scenery throughout the journey.
Tailor-Made Extensions
Combine the route with St Moritz, Lake Como, Milan, Zurich, Lucerne or other Swiss and Italian highlights.
Route Map
Bernina Express Route
Follow the route from Chur through St Moritz and the Swiss Alps to Tirano, crossing dramatic viaducts, high mountain passes and UNESCO-listed railway landscapes.
Start Planning
Ready to experience the Bernina Express?
Speak with Outsyda Rail about journey dates, rail tickets, hotel options and tailor-made extensions into Switzerland and Italy.
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