The oldest town in Switzerland, Chur is a good starting point for your Bernina adventure. Before you hop on, check out the car-free old town decked with many shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Journey through the majestic Swiss Alps with one-way train transfers between Chur, Tirano, and St. Moritz.
Journey through the majestic Swiss Alps with one-way train transfers between Chur, Tirano, and St. Moritz.
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Schedule
From Chur to Tirano
- Train departure: 8:28am on Train 951, 1:34pm on Train 955 (from May 11 to Oct 27, 2024)
- Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours
From Tirano to Chur
- Train departure: 8:06am on Train 950 (from May 11 to Oct 27, 2024) & 2:24pm on Train 952
- Duration: Approx 4.5 hours
St. Moritz to Tirano
- Train departure: 9:17am on Train 971 (from May 11 to Oct 27, 2024), 1:17pm on Train 973 (from May 11 to Oct 27, 2024) & 4:14pm from Train 975
- Duration: Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours
Tirano to St. Moritz
- Train departure: 10:06am on Train 972, 1:17pm on Train 974 (from May 11 to Oct 27, 2024) & 4:06pm on Train 976 (from May 11, 2024 to Oct 27, 2024)
- Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
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From Chur to Tirano
From Tirano to Chur
St. Moritz to Tirano
Tirano to St. Moritz
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From Chur to Tirano
From Tirano to Chur
St. Moritz to Tirano
Tirano to St. Moritz
Please click here for a detailed timetable and here for the detailed map.
Eurail, Interrail, and Swiss Travel Passes are valid on the entire Bernina Express journey. Unlike traditional train tickets, these passes provide flexible access to most trains in 33 European countries.
Scenic Swiss Alps escape on Bernina Red Train, with free time in St. Moritz & Tirano.
Scenic Swiss Alps escape on Bernina Red Train, with free time in St. Moritz & Tirano.
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Maximize your Swiss travel with a continuous train pass offering unlimited rides and perks on a budget.
Maximize your Swiss travel with a continuous train pass offering unlimited rides and perks on a budget.
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Enjoy the ultimate freedom to plan breaks and explore Switzerland flexibly on your chosen days.
Enjoy the ultimate freedom to plan breaks and explore Switzerland flexibly on your chosen days.
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Recommended tickets: Bernina Express Round Trip Tickets , Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail Global Pass, Interrail Global Pass
*Some trains start in Chur and travel to Tirano (no stop in St Moritz), while others start in St Moritz and continue to Tirano; the number of trains running a day will vary depending on the season - a maximum of three and a minimum of one train will run every day as per season.
There are multiple ways to gain access to the train. You need a ticket and a seat reservation supplement. You can purchase separate Bernina Express tickets or get a travel pass like a Eurail/Interrail Pass or a Swiss Travel Pass. If you get the passes, the ticket fare is covered but you need to pay for the seat reservation separately.
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The oldest town in Switzerland, Chur is a good starting point for your Bernina adventure. Before you hop on, check out the car-free old town decked with many shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Bernina Express runs from Chur or St Moritz in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy and vice versa.
Bernina Express train timings change with the season and route. Timetables may also be subject to change yearly.
Yes, the Bernina Express is accessible for wheelchair users.
Dogs are welcome on the Bernina Express. Purchasing a dog ticket might be required as per the size of your dog. If traveling to Tirano, make sure you have all the necessary travel documents.
Unfortunately, you cannot bring your bicycles on the Bernina Express. If you are traveling with one, opt for regional trains.
Yes, seat reservations are mandatory for the Bernina Express. If you are purchasing a Bernina Express ticket, seat reservation costs are included, but if you are traveling with a pass, you need to make seat reservations separately.
The journey from Tirano to St Moritz is 2.5 hours long. The longer journey from Tirano to Chur is 4 hours.
There is a mini cart that serves light eats and drinks at the seat. Other than this there is no restaurant on board. Additionally, you can bring your own food and drinks.