Milan Bernina Scenic Train ride on the Swiss Alps

Embark on a majestic 13-hour journey on the Bernina Scenic Train and explore the stunning Lake Como. This trip is perfect for fitness enthusiasts who can enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage sites and breathtaking Alpine views.

Duration: 12 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Milan - Transfer either by regional train or minibus from Milan Central station to a town on Lake Como
  • Lake Como - 30-minute walking (there might be some stairs) of a picturesque and lovely little town on the lake
  • Lake Como - Driving along part of the Lake shore and then through Valtellina valley for a total of 1.5 hours
  • Valtelline Valley - Quick stop either in a quaint town of the valley or in a winery or in a cafè
  • Tirano - Getting off the minibus and then we have to climb some stairs to reach the Bernina station with free time for your lunch (on your own)
  • Ospizio Bernina - Bernina TRAIN ride on the Bernina Express railway getting off on the highest point of the journey! In the winter we get off at Diavolezza stop!
  • Berninapass - Driving toward S. Moritz
  • St. Moritz - We walk for 10 minutes along the small alpine lake then some stairs to get to the escalator to reach the sloping downtown for about 30 minutes of free time to explore this well known town!
  • Colico - Either driving all the way or regional train to Milan Central station for a total of 4 hours
What's Included
  • Transport
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bernina train ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Enjoy a 13-hour journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Bernina TRAIN railway. The trip begins with a scenic route along Lake Como and through a picturesque Alpine valley. We’ll stop in a charming lakeside village and possibly visit a winery, an old cellar, or a café. In Tirano, you’ll have about an hour for lunch before we board the Bernina TRAIN, which ascends the Swiss Alps. We’ll disembark at one of the highest points to take in views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers. (IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER, WE MAY NOT REACH THIS POINT AND WILL SWITCH TO A PARTIAL RIDE OF THE BERNINA TRAIN.) Afterward, we’ll head to St. Moritz, where you’ll have approximately 45 minutes to explore this world-renowned, fashionable resort. Finally, we’ll return to Lake Como through another stunning Swiss valley, where you’ll board a regular train back to Milan. TRAVELERS MUST HAVE A GOOD LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS!

  • TRAVELERS MUST HAVE A GOOD PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL: walking with stairs is involved, frequent stops for bathroom are not guarantee, it is a MINIMUM 13 hour round trip tour from Milan Central station and some parts of the driving are on a twisty mountain road
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • EACH PASSENGER HAS TO CARRY A VALID PASSPORT
  • BRING WITH YOU A LIGHT SWEATHER OR JACKET IN THE SUMMER AND, IN THE WINTER, HEAVY JACKET, GOOD SHOES, SCARF, GLOVES AND CAP
  • JUST IN CASE OF SEVERE, UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITION OR IN THE EXCEPTIONAL CASE THAT THE BERNINA TRAIN IS EITHER NOT OPERATING OR ONLY PARTIALLY OPERATING WE RESERVE THE RIGHT EITHER TO CANCEL THE TOUR (WITH REFUND) OR IF WE OPERATE NOT TO REACH THE HIGHEST POINT DOING ONLY A PARTIAL RIDE OF THE BERNINA TRAIN. IN THAT SITUATION WE ARE NOT ABLE TO REACH S. MORITZ EITHER!
  • WE ARE GLAD TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS, BUT WE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN TRANSPORTING YOU FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION TO OUR MEETING POINTS. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MISS THE ESTABLISHED TOUR DEPARTURE TIME
  • Not recommended for ELDERLY, CHILDREN and other travellers with any medical conditions issue. It is a MINIMUM 13 hours long day involving also some uphill walk, stairs and “frequent stops for bathroom not guarantee”
Location
Via Venini, 155
Via Venini
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Leannen931
Jul 30, 2024
Best Milan-St Moritz tour available - We had a great day, seeing some amazing places with a lovely and knowledgeable guide. The small group enabled us to see things that larger groups miss out on. There isn't anything that I can say was a negative. Highly recommend this tour
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Julie_y
Jul 29, 2024
The Little Red Train delights us all - A truly wonderful train ride with views from both sides. The windows opened to allow us to take photographs of the valleys, mountains, lakes and glaciers. Our guide Daniel was first class providing us with information throughout the trip. This was interspersed with his own experiences of living in the region. The whole trip was incredibly well organised with just enough time at all the various locations we visited, including a short break at a vineyard just outside Torino. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Dianne_m
Jul 29, 2024
Most wonderful first day of our European vacation. - This tour was fantastic. Meeting point prompt. Small Bus air con worked perfectly. It was 34 outside. Danielle was an excellent tour guide who kept everything moving to ensure we caught the Bernina railway which was absolutely stunning. A long day at 13.5 hours but everyone happy as we had an amazing trip. Highly recommend this company and tour guide.
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Lori_r
Jul 29, 2024
Absolutely Amazing Day with Julia - This tour was everything I wanted it to be and more! I was traveling alone for work and chose a couple of tours before leaving for home. This right here well surpassed the other tours I did in the area. Everything about it was amazing. The scenery, the small group setting, the ease of directions to meet the guides and most of all JULIA...tour guide extraordinaire! Everyone was lovely in the group but I did make special contact with two lovely ladies and I'd like to think Julia as well. She was so knowledgeable about the area, personable and really was there for you. She got to know us, and prepared us for all the great pictures, waited patiently and even engaged in lots of picture taking for us. Julia wasn't reading from a script she was sharing what she knew, what she experienced and what she loved and you could tell. She made the tour 1000% worth it and I highly recommend to others. Thanks Julia for such a great day I will never forget!
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Marieclauded880
Jul 29, 2024
Incredible excursion - That was such an amazing excursion. Julia was super nice and friendly with us. I liked the fact that it was a small group. We saw so many beautiful landscapes. You should book without any doubts!!!
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Joesu9754vn
Jul 26, 2024
Exceeded expectations. - The excellent guide helped create an awesome day with very inciteful commentary as we traveled to beautiful Lake Como and through the awesome scenery of the Alps on our way to St. Moritz. This tour exceeded all of our expectations.
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Amanda_r
Jul 25, 2024
Wow what a trip! - We have been on may trips over the years and this one had to be among the best due to the professionalism and the humour of our guide Poala. Our tour was a small group of 12 and Poala constantly made sure we were well looked after the entire day. Would highly recomend.
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Elen_l
Jul 22, 2024
❤️❤️❤️ - What a great experience and time. Daniel out guide was great and made sure we had very clear directions of everything. Very much recommended
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Mariaantonettec_a
Jul 19, 2024
Awesome Sceneries - The trip went beyond our expectations! It covered so many sceneries and views which are all spectacular. Julia, our guide, shared a lot of information on each of the places we passed by or went to. She gave us ample time to prepare our cameras for each upcoming scenery that we should not miss. She is very engaging and made everyone at ease. Julia is great, a highly competent tour guide.
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Timothy_g
Jul 19, 2024
The really good, the good, and the not-so-good - The very good: The guide Julie was wonderful, the bus (all-considered) was comfortable enough, the sights were quite lovely, and the smaller size group appreciated. The good: The Bernina Train was a worthwhile experience, albeit it stops more times than I realized it would. The little time you have around Como was beautiful (about 30 minutes). Wish I would have planned a day there for me and my wife by taking train from Milan on our own and then a ferry to the different spots around the lake. The not-so-good: We were VERY rushed in St. Moritz. While we thought we would have a little over an hour, we really only got about a total of 30 minutes. Also (and this is on me not being more aware when booking): Not counting the 1 hour 40 minutes on Bernina, you are in a bus or an area train for 4 hours to Turino, plus about another 40 minutes from drop off at Bernina to St. Moritz, and then yet another 4 hours back to Milan from St. Moritz. Views are great: just be prepared for all the "driving/transport time." (Turino lunch is just okay, and I don't think we needed as much time there, but I do understand wanting to ensure enough time for people to grab lunch prior to train).
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