Scenic rail journeys
Join the coach in Bergamo, Milan or Lecco, ride the red Bernina train from Tirano to St. Moritz in a carriage reserved for the group, and enjoy a long stop in St. Moritz.
Most Bernina day trips start in central Milan. This one also picks up in Bergamo and Lecco, which saves an early trip into the city if you’re staying in either town.
VAXVI Tour, a tour company from Bergamo, reserves a whole train carriage for the group, so there is no hunting for seats. The red train has windows that open, which is good news for photos.
After about two and a half hours on the train, you get about 2.5 hours of free time in St. Moritz, one of the longer stops among these day trips. Then the coach brings you back the same evening.
The train turns a full circle on a stone viaduct to climb out of the valley above Tirano.
A green valley with a lake, on the Swiss side of the border.
Near the top of the line at 2,253 metres, the train runs beside a turquoise lake.
A classic view of the glacier and the Bernina peaks on the way down to the Engadin.
About 2.5 hours to walk by the lake, eat and shop at your own pace.
Early morning
Coach from Bergamo, Milan and Lecco
The coach leaves Bergamo first, then picks up in Milan and Lecco.
Short stop
Breakfast stop
A short break on the way north for a coffee or breakfast.
About 2.5 hours
Bernina red train from Tirano
Board in Tirano and ride the red train over the Bernina Pass in a carriage reserved for the group.
About 2.5 hours
Free time in St. Moritz
Lunch, a walk by the lake or the shops: the time is yours.
Evening
Coach back
The coach returns to Lecco, Milan and Bergamo. On its own trips, VAXVI Tour is back in Milan at about 21:00.
9 ways to ride the Bernina line, side by side. Choose by where you start, which train you want and whether you’d like a guide.
| Trip | Starts from | Train | Guide | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernina Train Day Trip from Milan to St. MoritzBack over the Maloja Pass | Milan | Red train or Bernina Express (set by the operator) | Yes, English | About 11 hours |
| Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz and Bernina Red Train from MilanWith a Lake Como boat cruise | Milan | Red train, 2nd class | Yes, English and Spanish | About 13 hours |
| Bernina Express and St. Moritz Day Trip from ComoPanoramic seat guaranteed | Como | Bernina Express, panoramic | Escort, English and Italian | About 12–13 hours |
| Bernina Red Train and St. Moritz Day Trip from MilanGuided walks in Tirano and St. Moritz | Milan | Red train, 2nd class | Yes, English and Spanish | About 12 hours |
| Bernina Red Train and St. Moritz from Bergamo, Milan or Lecco This tripAbout 2.5 hours in St. Moritz | Bergamo, Milan or Lecco | Red train, reserved carriage | Yes, English, Italian and Spanish | About 13 hours |
| Guided Bernina Red Train Tour to St. Moritz from MilanTime in Tirano and St. Moritz | Milan | Red train, 2nd class | Yes, English and Spanish, on the train | About 13 hours |
| Bernina Red Train Ticket from Tirano to St. MoritzAfternoon in St. Moritz | Tirano | Red train | No, ticket only | About 2.5 hours each way |
| Bernina Red Train Return Day Ticket: Tirano to St. MoritzStop along the way | Tirano | Red train | No, written mini-guide | About 2.5 hours each way |
| Bernina Red Train Ticket from St. Moritz to TiranoOne way or return | St. Moritz | Red train, 1st or 2nd class | No, ticket only | About 2.5 hours each way |
Bergamo, Milan or Lecco: you choose when you book
Pickup points and times are shown on your voucher
The coach starts in Bergamo, then stops in Milan and Lecco. On its own Bernina trips, VAXVI Tour uses Piazzale Malpensata in Bergamo (06:40), Piazzale Loreto at the corner of Via Porpora in Milan (07:30) and the Centro Polisportivo Bione in Lecco (08:20). Check the stop and time for your booking on the voucher and arrive 10 minutes early.
This is a long day of about 13 hours, with several hours on a coach. The listing doesn’t give step-free details, so if you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, ask VAXVI Tour through our booking partner before you book.
VAXVI Tour offers a child rate for ages 3 to 10 on its own Bernina trips.
The Bernina line runs all year, and VAXVI Tour runs Bernina trips into late November. Pick a date in the booking box to check availability.
VAXVI Tour
You can join the coach in Bergamo, Milan or Lecco. The coach starts in Bergamo and then picks up in Milan and Lecco; your voucher shows the stop and the time for your booking.
Yes, the operator says it reserves a whole carriage on the Bernina red train for the group. That means you don’t have to look for free seats on the train.
No, this trip uses the Bernina red train on the same line. The operator points out that the red train’s windows open, while the panoramic Bernina Express has large fixed windows and needs a paid seat reservation.
You get about 2.5 hours of free time in St. Moritz. That is enough for lunch, a walk by the lake and a look round the shops.
Yes, bring a valid passport or ID card, because you cross from Italy into Switzerland and back on the same day.
No, meals are not included. Bring a packed lunch or eat in St. Moritz during the free time.
The live guide speaks English, Italian and Spanish, according to the tour listing.
Cancellation terms are shown before you pay. Check them for the date you choose.
VAXVI Tour, a tour company based in Bergamo, runs this tour. You book and pay securely through our booking partner. St. Moritz Tours doesn’t run this tour; we explain it here to help you choose.
Details checked on . Tour details can change, and the booking page always shows the current information before you pay.
Scenic rail journeys
Scenic rail journeys
Scenic rail journeys