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 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
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
Options
Tour in Spanish
Same tour but in Spanish
Tour In English
Reviews
631 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended
Marcelle D,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is awesome. You get to see Lake Como and a few other quaint cities or villages on your way to St. Moritz in Switzerland. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. The train ride was wonderful. You can pull the windows down and get fantastic pictures of the Alps. It’s a very long day but well worth it.
Great experience
alinapL4189JU,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very well organised trip, nicely planned and executed, great driver Andrea and our guide Mari, thanks to both of them
Great tour including the stunning bernina express
Davetheaddick,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very well organised and included everything as per the itinerary. We met at Milan Station where two guides got us to the train. We then traveled by train to Lecco where we met Mari our guide for the day. On the way to Triano we had two stops one on Lake Como and one at a local farm shop. We had around an hour in Triano form lunch and then boarded the bernina express to St Moritz where we had just over an hour before travelling back to Lecco on the minibus and a train into Milan. The time for the stops was just right and all meeting points and times were carefully explained.
Unforgettable experience
554philippad,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marian Angela and the bus driver offered as an unforgettable experience, everything was very well organized and we had a great day ! I highly recommend it without hesitation !!
This trip is very good.
NLBLondon,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie Angela was excellent. Very friendly, approachable, knowledgeable. Fun filled day. Train scenery was spectacular.
Beautiful day in the mountains
apratt2018,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely day with Mari! It was beautiful to see the alps in a scenic train! The beauty of the mountains was spectacular. Mari made the day extra special by sharing great recommendations and the right amount of interesting facts about all the places we visited. Really great!
Wonderful Experience would book with them again
592hayliep,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So I’m so glad that I chose this company to go to Switzerland. It was phenomenal from the pick up time to where we had meet at the central Milan station to all the instructions that Luca the owner gave us to meet up with the Tour guides was excellent! Excellent communication I have to reiterate that. The Tour guide that I had was great. She showed us where to get the good chocolates from Switzerland. We had 45 minutes to explore the area which was enough time. Even the drive up through Lake Como and everything. It was just a wonderful experience. Getting on the Bernina express it was just amazing. I don’t have any complaints about this Tour. You shouldn’t have any worries about booking this tour with this company they will take care of you and make sure that you have a good time. It was not a waste of money. It was totally worth it. I reverted back to a child being on that train going all the way up to St. Moritz it was a wonderful experience.
Luca was a wonderful...
nsrt2kh8k2,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca was a wonderful guide. Very friendly and helpful and took us to a lovely winery. We got two delicious bottles for the train ride. Highly recommend, the views are amazing!
Bernina Train to Alps Bring Home the GOLD!
BigDaddyMcD,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time on our Bernina Train day trip while we were in Milan for the Olympics! Luca was incredibly helpful to answer any questions and make sure we were well prepared (I.e., meeting place, outer wear, etc.). Antonella was a wonderful guide, sharing stories, pointing out scenic views, and guiding our group throughout our journeys! And the views were breathtaking! The majestic mountains, picturesque lakes, and quaint towns made for a trip we will never forget! Definitely a trip of a lifetime, and would highly recommend!
Beautiful trip and people!!
Lolaa M,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a solo traveler who has been on vacation in Italy for 2 weeks now visiting Rome, Milan and Venice. This by far was the best experience l've had. The hosts were extremely personable and even helped me catch back up to the group after I missed the original meet up point. I felt like I was adopted into a family the entirety of the trip. Hosts were helpful and loving. The trip in general is a beautiful all day experience and everyone should book this when on vacation in Italy. This is such a cheap trip and you get so much from transportation, support and comfortable travel. The alps, st moritz and the Bernina express was a once in a lifetime opportunity. It was amazing and I loved Mauri and Luca so much!
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