The Bernina Express is one of the worlds most scenic railway journeys.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site and pristine Alpine landscapes within reach: a trip on the Bernina Express is a travel experience in a class of its own.From Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland, the route takes you over 196 bridges and through 55 tunnels – past wild gorges, over the famous Landwasser Viaduct, up to the Bernina Pass, to the glaciers and down to the palm trees in Tirano, Italy. The modern panoramic cars offer first-class travel comfort and make the impressive landscape appear almost within reach. Buy your ticket now and reserve your seat.
If you wish, you can also travel with the Bernina Express Bus between Tirano and Lugano.
Winter timetable
14 December 2025 – 01 May 2026 and 26 October 2026 – 12 December 2026
Chur to Tirano
Chur 08:17
Tirano 12:49
Tirano to Chur
Tirano 14:24
Chur 18:31
Summer timetable
02 May 2026 – 25 October 2026
Chur to Tirano
Chur 08:17
Tirano 12:49
or,
Chur 13:34
Tirano 18:00
Tirano to Chur
Tirano 08:06
Chur 12:31
or,
Tirano 14:24
Chur 18:31
Prices
Second class with seat reservation in panoramic carriage = £133.00 per adult / £72.00 per child
First class with seat reservation in panoramic carriage = £190.00 per adult / £95.00 per child
We can also offer tickets and reservations for the Bernina Express to other stations and destinations on the route for example St Moritz.
Important to know
A seat reservation on the Bernina Express is mandatory.
We can also supply tickets for the Bernina Express bus which operates from Tirano to Lugano and vice versa. This is a seasonal service so please contact us for more details.
BERNINA EXPRESS ENQUIRY FORM