Bernina Express
- Visit: 240–244 min
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Why go
- Travel through the UNESCO-listed Albula and Bernina railway landscape.
- Watch the scenery change from glaciers to palm trees in Tirano.
- Cross 196 bridges and pass through 55 tunnels on the Chur–Tirano journey.
- Take in the landscape through enlarged panoramic windows, with onboard audio guides in six languages.
Don't miss
- Landwasser ViaductLook out for the viaduct crossing shortly before the train reaches Filisur.Near Filisur
- Brusio ViaductWatch the railway curve around the spiral viaduct.Near Brusio
- Ospizio BerninaThe route’s summit station stands at 2,253 metres above sea level, beside Lago Bianco.Beside Lago Bianco, at the route’s summit
- Alp GrümThe first station south of the Alps sits above Lago Palü, below Piz Palü and its glacier, with views over Val Poschiavo.Above Lago Palü
- Morteratsch GlacierLook for the Morteratsch Glacier, Piz Bernina and the Biancograt ridge.Morteratsch station
Know before you go
- The Bernina Express makes selected stops along the route.
Tips for your visit
- At Bernina Diavolezza station, connect to the cable car for Diavolezza.
- From 29 October to 13 November 2026, trains 951 and 952 are diverted via Vereina because of engineering works.
- Snacks and drinks can be served at your seat by the catering team.
Interesting facts4
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400 metres
Between Bergün/Bravuogn and Preda, the railway gains about 400 metres over five kilometres using spirals.
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At Le Prese, the railway runs along the road for about one kilometre, sometimes requiring cars to stop for the train.
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2,253 metres
From Bernina Pass at 2,253 metres, the route descends to Tirano at 429 metres.
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The panoramic coaches have air conditioning and chemical toilets.
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History
- 1898–1904The Albula line was built.
- 1908–1910The Bernina line was built.
- 1913Service began on the Tirano–Chur line.
- 1940sThe Bernina line joined the Rhaetian Railway.
- 1973The Rhaetian Railway introduced the Bernina Express as a separate train after a successful Chur–Tirano coach connection.
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- 1985Growing demand led to a second Chur–Tirano Bernina Express train pair.
- 2000Panoramic coaches began being used whenever possible.
- 2008The Albula and Bernina lines jointly became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 2010Two-system Allegra trainsets began entering service on the Bernina line.
How to get there
- TrainBoard at Chur railway station.
- TrainA Bernina Express service links St. Moritz and Tirano.
- TrainFrom Chur, the train travels via Thusis and the Albula line to Pontresina.
- TrainOnward connection: At St. Moritz, connect with the Glacier Express.
- BusOnward connection: At Tirano, connect with a bus to Lugano.
Sources: Bernina Express - Wikipedia · Bernina Express | Rhaetian Railway · Rhaetian Railway tickets: fares & booking | Rha… · Seat reservations on the Bernina Line | Rhaetia… · Bernina Express - Wikipedia · Bernina Express - Wikipedia · Bernina Express - Wikipedia · graubünden Pass Familie | Rhätische Bahn · checked 24 Sep 2026
- Website
- berninaexpress.ch/
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
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Questions and answers
How long is the Chur–Tirano journey?
About four hours.
Where can I board?
Board at Chur station. The Bernina Express also connects St. Moritz and Tirano.
What facilities are onboard?
First- and second-class panoramic carriages have enlarged windows, air conditioning and chemical toilets. Audio guides are available in six languages. Snacks and drinks can be served at your seat.
Does the service change by season?
In summer, a separate train runs from Chur to Pontresina with few stops, then continues to Tirano. In autumn, winter and spring, the carriages run attached to regional services.
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