Italy Bernina/Saint Moritz 1-day tour [Milan round-trip + scenic train optional]

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Embark on a scenic train journey aboard the Bernina Express! The Bernina Express offers a captivating way to explore the beauty of the Alps, with breathtaking routes that showcase magnificent landscapes.

Board the red train and enjoy the beautiful Alpine scenery from your guaranteed panoramic carriage! Don't forget to bring your camera to capture photos of the impressive peaks, lakes, and glaciers along the route from Saint Moritz to Tirano.

The train can easily handle gradients of up to 7%. Be ready with your camera to capture the magnificent views of the Morteratsch Glacier and the famous Montebello Curve, as you pass by Bianco e Laj Neir Lake and Alp Gruem on your way to Tirano.

The Bernina Glacier Train (not the EXPRESS scenic train)

Sample itinerary:

08:00–09:00 Take the bus from Milan Piazza della Repubblica to Saint Moritz

10:30–11:30 AM Arrive in Saint Moritz, free time to explore the lake area, shopping, and lunch

3:30–4:00 PM: Meet at the train station and board the Bernina Express to Tirano.

4:00 PM–6:40 PM Arrive in Tirano, ending your Bernina Express experience

Depart for Milan between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, arriving by bus in approximately 2 hours.

Meeting point: Porta Garibaldi, 20124 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy (7:15 AM)

Important! If the above meeting point is unavailable, it will be automatically changed to the following meeting point. Please refer to the final e-voucher for confirmation:

• ① Milan, Largo Cairoli 18 (Milan Visitor Center) (7:15 AM)
• ② Milano Piazza Duca D'Aosta Stazione Centrale (7:45 AM)

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Express Scenic Train itinerary reference:

• Take the bus from Milan Piazza della Repubblica to Saint Moritz
• Estimated arrival in Saint Moritz around 11:00 AM–11:30 AM, with free time to explore the lake area, go shopping, and enjoy lunch.
• Meet at the train station at 1:00 PM, then take the 1:17 PM Bernina Express panoramic train departure time slot to Tirano.
• Arrive in Tirano and explore at your leisure until 5:30 PM
• Then take the bus back to Milan at around 8:00 PM (subject to traffic conditions on the day).

Total trip duration: approx. 12.5 hrs

Winter departure - Departure at 7:15 AM/8:15 AM/9:15 AM (Winter departure times are not fixed, please refer to the e-ticket for the exact time)

Summer season - 7:15 AM Departure

Meeting point: Piazza della Repubblica, 5, 20121 Milan MI, Italy

Travel notice:

• In winter, due to shorter daylight hours, the views along some sections of the Bernina Express may be limited.

EXPRESS View Train Winter Schedule Q&A:

Question 1: Is the afternoon return scenic view train only departing around 3 PM (different from summer schedule)?

Yes, in winter the Bernina Express with panoramic windows departs from Saint Moritz at 3:30 PM and arrives in Tirano at approximately 6:00 PM. This is the only panoramic train available in the winter afternoons.

Question 2: Can I still see the glacier view on the return trip in winter?

Answer: The train journey is one-way. In December, sunset is around 4:30 PM, so the latter part of the trip will be darker. However, the journey remains incredibly beautiful, offering a chance to see the Brusio Viaduct illuminated by artificial lights.

Question 3: Are there any adjustments to the itinerary between winter and summer?

A: Apart from the train departure times, the overall winter itinerary remains consistent with the summer schedule.

*The itinerary on this webpage may be subject to changes due to weather, departure schedules, or traffic conditions. Please refer to the actual arrangements on the day.