About This Experience

You meet on Piazza Duca d’Aosta in front of Milano Centrale and drive north along Lake Como to Colico for a 20-minute break. The coach then climbs over the Maloja Pass and reaches St. Moritz, where you have about 100 minutes for a walk by the lake, a photo stop and lunch at your own cost.

In the early afternoon you board a 2nd-class standard train from St. Moritz to Tirano, a regional train on the Bernina line. The ride takes about 2 hours 20 minutes over the Bernina Pass and down through Poschiavo, and your English-speaking tour leader gives commentary on board. The ticket is not for the panoramic Bernina Express.

After a 10-minute stop in Tirano, the coach takes about two and a half hours back to the same square in Milan, arriving in the evening.

Two things can change. The train leg can run the other way, Tirano up to St. Moritz. On certain dates there is an Albula line option instead, a 2nd-class train from St. Moritz to Thusis. Check which option and direction you are booking.

Highlights

  • About 2 hours 20 minutes on the Bernina line between St. Moritz and Tirano
  • Bernina Pass and Poschiavo from the train
  • About 100 minutes of free time in St. Moritz
  • Drive along Lake Como with a break in Colico
  • Maloja Pass on the way into the Engadine
  • English commentary from the tour leader on the train

What's Included

  • ✓ Round-trip air-conditioned coach from Milan
  • ✓ 2nd-class standard train ticket, St. Moritz–Tirano or reverse
  • ✓ 2nd-class standard ticket St. Moritz–Thusis on the Albula line option
  • ✓ English-speaking tour leader
  • ✓ Commentary on board the train
  • ✓ Free time in St. Moritz

Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • A seat on the panoramic Bernina Express
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

What to Bring

  • Paper passport (or ID card for Schengen Area citizens)
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Water

Good to Know & Caveats

  • You need a valid paper passport, or an ID card if you are a Schengen Area citizen.
  • The train is a 2nd-class regional train, not the panoramic Bernina Express.
  • On certain dates the train runs St. Moritz–Thusis on the Albula line; check the option when you book.
  • The train leg can run in reverse, Tirano to St. Moritz.
  • You cannot pick a seat side on the train. Travelers often suggest the right-hand side heading south (St. Moritz to Tirano) and the left heading north, but you sit where there is space.
  • Transfer times depend on traffic, and space for luggage on the coach is not guaranteed.

Not Suitable For

  • Wheelchair users
  • People with altitude sickness

Meeting Point

Piazza Duca d'Aosta in front of Milano Centrale, and the coach drops you back on the same square.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.8/5 by 1,650+ verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Ciara was a great guide, very vlear instructions an knowledge

— GetYourGuide traveler, 2026-11

Chiara and Glauco were super friendly and we're great hosts for our tour. We enjoyed every minute of the tour and would recommend any body to come and book ! Thank you for such a pleasant, and tiring, day :)

— GetYourGuide traveler, 2026-11

Would definitely do it again. Shoutout to Kiara and Glauco for being professional and calm despite having some bottlenecks along the way. 💛

— Lara Kaye, 2026-11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which train does this tour use?

You ride a 2nd-class standard regional train on the Bernina line between St. Moritz and Tirano. It is not the panoramic Bernina Express. On some dates the Albula line option runs from St. Moritz to Thusis instead.

How long is the train ride?

About 2 hours 20 minutes between St. Moritz and Tirano. The full day takes about 12 hours, most of it on the coach.

How much time do you have in St. Moritz?

About 100 minutes, enough for a lakeside walk and lunch at your own cost. Tirano is a 10-minute stop before the coach back.

What do I need for the border?

A valid paper passport, or an ID card if you are a Schengen Area citizen. The coach and train cross into Switzerland and back.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included, so bring water and buy lunch in St. Moritz.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.