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Bernina Express

Steeped in history and showcasing Switzerland's insanely beautiful landscapes at every turn, the Bernina Express is easily one of the most scenic rail journeys in Switzerland, if not the world. Each stretch of the 76-mile route presents a new perspective on the country, from the steep peaks of the Swiss Alps to sparkling lakes and charming alpine villages. The train passes by quaint old buildings and crosses impressive engineering feats, including the spectacular Landwasser Viaduct. Fifty-five tunnels burrow through the mountainsides, and 196 bridges and viaducts offer an elevated view over the fantastic scenery. From Chur, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy, this route is what dreams are made of.

From the carefully carved mountain tunnels to the towering viaducts and a sense of harmony with the surrounding landscape, the Albula and Bernina portions of the Rhaetian Railway's Bernina Express route are endlessly impressive. In fact, the artful architecture and immense history even earned these spectacular lines UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2008. One ride aboard the train makes it easy to see why. Sizable panoramic windows present all the grandeur that surrounds the Bernina Express. Passengers may select from either First or Second Class for the journey. Each option unlocks the ever-changing scenery of southeastern Switzerland and northern Italy from plush seats in climate-controlled cabins.

The train departs in every season, so these memorable sights are available no matter the season. A journey of extraordinary heights and even more impressive landscapes lies ahead on the Bernina Express.

Our customers love our Bernina Express tours

First-Class Grand Alpine Explorer

25 Jul 2024

DAVID Rootes

“We skipped most of the hotel meals because they were mediocre. Otherwise it was a very nice trip.

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - An Escorted Experience

24 Jul 2024

Yvonne Ganesh

“My best vacation ever. Aga was great and on point with everything. I can do this all over again and still enjoy it.

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Classic Glacier Express

15 Jun 2024

JOANNE HELLEN

“It went above my expectations, the guild was very good, we had unexpected cancelations on booked trips that she was able to navigate around and get us where we needed to be. The food good and rooms were nice. Switzerland rocks!

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Zermatt & St. Moritz featuring Glacier Express

20 May 2024

customer

“Breathtaking views! On time, clean, and a very smooth ride through the Alps! I highly recommend!

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland in Winter

30 Apr 2024

Chris M

“For context, we live in New Zealand and booked to do this trip in March 2020, but Covid got in the way. We thought that was it, we'd never get to go. We were given a credit by Vacations By Rail (VBR) as many other companies did. Then,...

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Best of Switzerland by Rail

12 Jul 2024

Robert

“The train trips were most enjoyable, especially the Bernina Express. We were not ready for the amount of walking required, especially from train stations to hotels. In three instances, walking up or down steep inclines were necessary to reach the hotels. In one instance, our tour director,...

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Switzerland by Rail: Glacier Express, Jungfrau & Bernina Express

13 Jun 2024

MICHAEL LEWIS

“Easy to utilize independently, all stops and stays went smoothly. Our only issue was one of the 3 star hotels was not. It was easily a 2 star and could be difficult for a person with mobility issues to utilize. Also entire cable car, or bus pass included...

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

08 Jun 2024

Jean Lazaroo

“All rail and hotel bookings worked well. However, the tour was a little too long. Two of the hotels were not up to standard, namely Hotel Reine Victoria, St Moritz (tired and shabby, room smelled of stale cigarette smoke) and Hotel Wilden Mann, Luzern (faded non-matching furnishings, cold...

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