From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

5.0 (38 reviews) 9–12 hours Private tour

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Bernina Red Train and Lake Poschiavo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bernina Red Train - Winter Season — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the heart of the Alps in unparalleled luxury and comfort. This is more than a tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Private Pick-up: Start your day with a seamless, private transfer directly from your accommodation in Lake Como or Milan and enjoy mesmerizing views of famous towns like Varenna and Bellagio.

The UNESCO Red Train: Board the spectacular Bernina Red Train. Prepare for breathtaking panoramas as the train climbs over dramatic viaducts and past glaciers. This engineering marvel delivers unforgettable alpine scenery, ascending to St. Moritz.

Alpine Glamour: Enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time in this glamorous Swiss resort for exploration and lunch.

Scenic Return Drive: Your private vehicle takes you back, crossing the stunning Maloja Pass. We pause to admire the beautiful Lake Silvaplana and the impressive Acquafraggia Waterfalls near Chiavenna (Note: The Waterfall stop is excluded in August and on all weekends).

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At a glance

Duration: 9–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Written guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Lake Como Tourism

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit to the Acquafraggia Falls (excluding August and weekends)
Included: One way first class tickets for the Bernina Red Train (from Tirano to St. Moritz)
Included: Visit to Lake Silvaplana
Included: Individual visit to the village of St. Moritz
Included: Private transfer with a professional driver

Not included

Not included: Tour guide
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Any gratuities or expenses of a personal nature
Not included: Anything not specifically mentioned in the included section

Itinerary

Milan

Passing by

The tour starts from Lake Como or Milan, depending on where is located your accommodation. Our private driver transfer will pick you up to reach your first stop: the train station of Tirano. To reach Tirano from Milan, you'll pass next to Lake Como, where world-famous cities are located, like Varenna and Bellagio.
Lake Como

Passing by

The tour starts from Lake Como or Milan, depending on where is located your accommodation. Our private driver transfer will pick you up to reach your first stop: the train station of Tirano. To reach Tirano from Lake Como, you'll pass through world-famous cities, like Varenna and Bellagio.
Tirano

20 min

At the railway station of Tirano you'll get on board of the Bernina Red Train. It is not a simple train, but a real arena overlooking the fascinating spectacle of the nature. In fact, the Bernina Train is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! From the train, you can admire the breathtaking scenery that unveils itself throughout the trip. After 2 and a half hours, you'll reach St.Moritz.
Berninapass

Passing by

From Tirano to St.Moritz, you will run along villages, small hamlets, rivers, lakes and glaciers on board of the Bernina Train, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ospizio Bernina

Passing by

The Ospizio Bernina is the highest point of the Red Train line, which here reaches an altitude of 2,253 m.
St. Moritz

1 h 30 min

Once in the centre, between a slice of Engadin walnut cake and a chocolate praline, you can combine a tasty break with a quiet walk to discover the many contradictions of this sumptuous and cosmopolitan mountain town with its Alpine charm.
Lake St. Moritz

30 min

Lake St. Mortiz, which can be reached from the station via a convenient underpass, is undoubtedly the highlight of the journey with the Bernina train to the Engadine village.

Here you can take a walk along the footpath around the lake or simply reach the Church of St. Charles, which can be seen in the distance.
Maloja Pass

Passing by

On the way back from St. Moritz by car, we will cross the mountain pass of Maloja, a panoramic road immersed in the woods between the Italian and the Swiss alps.
Lake Silvaplana

15 min

A beautiful lake used heavily for sports, such as kitesurfing and windsurfing in the summertime. In the winter, once the lake freezes, it is used for cross country skiing, walking trails, and kitesurfing on snow, with the famous Engadin Skimarathon crossing the lake annually.
Cascate Acquafraggia

10 min

You will have a short visit of Acquafraggia Waterfalls during your return trip to your accommodation (except on weekends and in August). The Acquafraggia Waterfalls, located near Chiavenna, are a breathtaking natural monument. They feature a magnificent double cascade of about 170 meters, so impressive that they were even mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Baglioni - Milan
Nuvole Garden Hotel
National
Albergo Ristorante Da Gianni Di Bertinotti G. & C.
Fasthotel Linate
Casa Olea Hotel
Michelangelo Hotel
Cosmo Hotel Torri
Hotel Ventolosa
OverMotel
Cosmo Residence
Palace Hotel Zingonia

and 972 more pickup points

Pick up and drop off from all accommodations located at Lake Como is included in the price.

If the accommodation is located in Milan, please select the correct option.

The tour and the itinerary may be subject to some minor changes (hours variation according to the pick up location).

Using your ticket

A few days before the estimated date of the tour you will receive the detailed itinerary and the first class tickets of the Bernina Red Train.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at the following number via WhatsApp: +39 3204877719.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A passport is required to enter in Switzerland
A sweater and light raincoat is recommended in all seasons
This tour will be cancelled in case of heavy snow

Options

Departure from Lake Como

Pick-up at Lake Como area: Pick-up at all accomodations located in Lake Como area

Pickup included
Departure from Milan City

Pick-up at Milan City: Pick-up at all accommodations located in Milan City

Pickup included