Board the Bernina Express from Milan for a full-day guided route through the UNESCO-listed Bernina Range, finishing with free time in St. Moritz and a walk through Tirano. Expect dramatic viaducts, glacier views and a relaxed mix of coach transfers, panoramic rail travel and short village strolls.
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Morning light slants across Milano Centrale as the coach pulls away, and within an hour the city’s flat geometry gives way to the first foothills. By Tirano the air tastes alpine—cool, thin, charged—and the Bernina Express’s panoramic windows frame a moving gallery of ice, granite and larch-clad valleys.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate; suitable for travelers who can stand and walk short distances and tolerate a full day of travel
Wildlife
History
The Bernina railway, completed in the early 20th century, was a landmark of alpine engineering linking Italian and Swiss valleys and is preserved as a UNESCO cultural landscape.
Conservation
High-elevation habitats here are sensitive to climate change; stick to marked paths, avoid disturbing wildlife and pack out trash to protect alpine vegetation and glacial runoff.
Reserve your spot on the From Milan: Guided Bernina Train Tour to St Moritz and Tirano today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry valid ID
This cross-border tour requires a passport or national ID card for Swiss entry—keep it accessible during boarding and stops.
Dress in layers
Temperatures can swing between warm coach interiors and chilly alpine viewpoints—pack a breathable midlayer and a windproof shell.
Choose your seat wisely
For best glacier and Palü views sit on the right when traveling north from Tirano toward St. Moritz.
Hydrate and snack
The day is long (about 11 hours) with only short breaks—bring water and portable snacks, though cafés are available at stops.
Passport / ID
Required for cross-border travel into Switzerland.
Water bottle and snacks
Keeps you comfortable during long stretches between stops.
Light insulated jacket
Useful for chilly alpine platforms and gusty sections near glaciers.
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Compact camera or binoculars
Captures panoramic views and distant glacial features from the train.