Bernina Express Seat Reservation
UNESCO World Heritage Site | Highest Railway in Europe | First-Class Travel Comfort
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Bernina Express Chur Station: Bahnhofpl. 1, 7000 Chur, Switzerland
Please ensure you have a valid ticket at the time of your trip. The seat reservation remains valid, but you must show a valid ticket or pass (Swiss Travel Pass or Eurail Global Pass) to board the train
- The Bernina Express is a renowned scenic train journey that traverses the Swiss Alps from Chur to Tirano, Italy
- The train offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and alpine villages along the route
- With comfortable seating and panoramic windows, it offers an unforgettable experience of natural beauty and cultural heritage
- Enjoy a train ride on the UNESCO World Heritage line, the route between Thusis and Tirano
What to expect
The Bernina Express is a scenic train route that travels through the breathtaking landscapes of Switzerland and Italy. It is renowned for its stunning views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque villages, and dramatic mountain passes. The Bernina Express travels over 122 kilometres through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, offering impressive landscape appear almost within reach. It is the highest railway line across the Alps that connects northern Europe with the south. The line between Thusis and Tirano has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008.
The Bernina Express is not just a mode of transportation but also an unforgettable experience that showcases the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Swiss and Italian Alps.
Marvel at the beauty of the Morteratsch Glacier with vast expanse of ice and snow stretching out before your eyes
The Bernina Express offers comfortable seating with large panoramic windows
Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Alps at the Alp Grüm in Graubünden, a picturesque mountain station situated at an elevation of 2,091 meters
The train passes through a series of spiral tunnels, viaducts, and bridges, including the famous Landwasser Viaduct
Good to know
Departure Routes & Schedule
- Chur to Tirano
- Tirano to Chur
- St. Moritz to Tirano
- Tirano to St. Moritz
- Please refer to the timetable for more details regarding the Bernina Express routes
Luggage Information
- The luggage space available on Bernina Express is limited, it is recommended to travel with hand luggage if possible to ensure the comfort and safety of all passengers
Eligibility
- Children aged 0-5 can travel free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats
- If children aged 0-5 would like their own seat, a seat reservation must also be made
- Children aged 6+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Additional information
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance
- Passengers in the same booking will be placed together if possible, however it is not guarantee due to the limited seats available. In case where it is not possible to place all the passengers together, passengers will be placed separately in seats that are nearest to each other
- The direction of travel of the carriages is unknown, as the carriages can be attached to the train in both directions. When booking for more than one person, it is recommended reserving opposite seats
- The seat reservation remains valid even without a ticket. However, you must show a valid ticket, Swiss Travel Pass or Eurail Global Pass to board the train
- Due to construction work, the route between Thusis and Preda will be closed from 4 November 2024 (Monday) to 16 November 2024 (Saturday). The Bernina Express (PE 951 / 952) will be rerouted via Vereina (Landquart – Klosters – Sagliains - Samedan) during this period. The online timetable has been adjusted
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