Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps
Overview
Available languages
12 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
✅ SMALL-GROUP max 18 people
✅ SMALL Bus
✅ Intimate Tour
Enjoy a 13-hour trip to one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Bernina TRAIN railway, passing before along Lake Como and a beautiful Alpine valley. We stop in a charming lakeshore village and, possibly, later by a winery or old cellar experience or a cafè!
In Tirano you have around one hour for your lunch and then we board the Bernina TRAIN that climbs the Swiss Alps.
We get off at one the highest point to enjoy snowcaps and glaciers view.
Afterward we head to St. Moritz where you have about 45 minutes to explore this fashionable resort, one of the most well known in the world.
At the end of it we go back to Lake Como, through another spectacular valley in Switzerland, from where you board either the regular train or the minibus for a ride on your return to Milan.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Short walking with stairs may be involved, frequent stops for bathroom may not be guaranteed, it is a MINIMUM 13 hour round trip tour from Milan Central station and some parts of the driving are on a twisty mountain road
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 12 years
EACH PASSENGER HAS TO CARRY A VALID PASSPORT
BRING WITH YOU A LIGHT SWEATHER OR JACKET IN THE SUMMER AND, IN THE WINTER, HEAVY JACKET, GOOD SHOES, SCARF, GLOVES AND CAP
JUST IN CASE OF SEVERE, UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITION OR IN THE EXCEPTIONAL CASE THAT THE BERNINA TRAIN IS EITHER NOT OPERATING OR ONLY PARTIALLY OPERATING WE RESERVE THE RIGHT EITHER TO CANCEL THE TOUR (WITH REFUND) OR IF WE OPERATE NOT TO REACH THE HIGHEST POINT DOING ONLY A PARTIAL RIDE OF THE BERNINA TRAIN. IN THAT SITUATION WE ARE NOT ABLE TO REACH S. MORITZ EITHER!
WE ARE GLAD TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS, BUT WE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN TRANSPORTING YOU FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION TO OUR MEETING POINTS. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MISS THE ESTABLISHED TOUR DEPARTURE TIME
Not recommended for VERY ELDERLY, CHILDREN and other travellers with any medical conditions issue. It is a MINIMUM 13 hours long day involving also some short walks and "frequent stops for bathroom may not be guaranteed"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group (max 18 people)
Small Bus Transport
English speaking Tour Guide
Bernina Train ticket
NO big groups
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
What To Expect
Milan
Transfer either by regional train or minibus from Milan Central station to a town on Lake Como
Lake Como
30-minute walking (there might be some stairs) of a picturesque and lovely little town on the lake
Options
BERN SCEN. TR. Monday discount
Discounted Tour on Monday: Same tour but discounted!!
BERN SCENIC TRAIN RIDE
Reviews
556 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Guide, Itinerary Needs Work
Ellen T,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Luca, our guide, was wonderful and charming. There were some train scheduling changes that happened outside of his control and he made sure we all got where we needed to go and were accounted for. I would've liked more time in St. Moritz and the village near Como where we started. Most of the time is spent on the train and in the bus. Also, we had a bus meant for school children so there was not enough leg room if you were more than 5 feet tall. Not the tour guide's fault at all, just made it uncomfortable for hours of bus riding.
From the other side of the world 🇨🇷
bagnarello,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came all the way from Costa Rica to join this experience and it did not disappoint. Amazing communication from the Tour Operator & Organizer: LUCAfromITALY as well as his staff, Nikko, Paola, Silvia who was our special guide and Andrea our bus driver. Friendly service above and beyond. Would recommend, and would do again if I had a chance to repeat. Gracias, pura vida! Kim Bagnarello
Spectacular tour
carolineeJ8422FE,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luca was an excellent tour guide! What an amazing day we had. We were so lucky to have an absolutely spectacular day weather-wise, and the views from the train were breathtaking. Luca was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of background on everything we were seeing along the way. This was a great tour to take for a small taste of Lake Como and the Swiss Alps in one day, but far too quick so I will need to book another trip!
Choose this Bernina tour!
Kierstin R,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so wonderful- I picked it because of the small group. We had 15 people We were met at centrale FS by Paola who helped us get on the 34 minute train to Como area. There we met our guide Sylvia who was very fun, knowledgeable, helpful. A great driver, Matteo, for our little bus. We stopped in Bellano on Lake Como for about 30 minutes and could explore the town a bit or visit the gorge. Then drove through the valley, made a quick stop at a shop with local cheeses, etc. A while longer on the little bus to reach Tirano. There we had about an hour to have a nice lunch on the piazza, the rn boarded the red Bernina train. Our guide got us good seats and it was not crowded. We could open the windows for breezes and better pictures. Sylvia told us when interesting spots were coming up so we had our cameras ready. It was a beautiful, magical ride through the alps for about 2 hours. We were met by our bus driver who drove us to St Moritz where we had about an hour to enjoy the amazing lake and snow covered mountains and fall foliage, or walk around the scenic town. It was chillier there so a coat and hat were helpful. Then our bus took us the long drive back to Como area with a rest stop on the way. Hen Sylvia helped us get on the 34 minute train back to Milan centrale FS. A long, wonderful, memorable day. Good communication from Luca.
A great experience
Gabriela A,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience, our guide Silvia extraordinary!! Very friendly and attentive to our needs and the driver named Mateo very cautious and punctual! Super recommended
Enjoyable Short Trip to St. Moritz
K8230UUandreaa,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best decision to take a short trip to St. Moritz with this group! Our tour guide, Sylvia, was very friendly and helpful. She was cheerful and she explained everything in details. She’s a very tour guide. Although the weather was foggy and cloudy, but I had a good time in Bernina! Highly recommended!
A great experience
gabrielaaF6744ZX,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, Luca, Silvia our great guide and our driver Mateo very patient and cautious, a great experience highly recommended
We went to lake como with Lucca and visited many other places in the area
I4116QYhasany,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would strongly recommend Lucca very knowledgeable and a true gentleman. We had a fantastic day and was worth every penny.
Fantastic Tour, Breathtaking Sights
Mary L,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Silvia was our tour guide and she was exceptional! Weather was a 10/10! Our group met at Milan Centrale, took the train to Bellano. Met the driver who took us to the station to catch the Bernina Express. Silvia gave us recommendations to have a quick lunch. We then continued on the Bernina Express and the sights are breathtaking! Fun group and I highly recommend this tour.
A well planned EXCEPTIONAL tour with small group numbers
Gareth M,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day was expertly planned with clear instructions every step of the way! Lucca is informative and organised and our guide Silvia was fantastic! HIGHLY recommend this small group tour! The scenery was spectacular!
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