About This Experience

You start at Porta Garibaldi station in Milan and ride about three hours north by coach, with views of Lake Como on the way. The road climbs over the Bernina Pass, where the itinerary allows about 30 minutes, and then you have about an hour of free time in St. Moritz.

On the Bernina option you then board the regional red train from St. Moritz past Alp Grüm and down to Tirano, about two hours on the train, followed by about 45 minutes of free time in Tirano. The coach takes you back to Porta Garibaldi in about two and a half hours.

The Albula option replaces that train with the red train on the Albula line from St. Moritz to Filisur, through tunnels and spiral loops. That option includes a stop at a viewpoint over the Landwasser Viaduct and the illusion coach at Filisur station, then the coach back to Milan. Either way you ride the regional red train, not the panoramic Bernina Express.

An English-speaking guide stays with you all day. The operator can reverse the order or adjust it for traffic, weather or logistics, and the day can run a little longer than planned.

Highlights

  • Choice of the Bernina line to Tirano or the Albula line to Filisur
  • Alp Grüm on the Bernina option, about two hours on the train
  • Stop at the Bernina Pass, about 30 minutes
  • About an hour of free time in St. Moritz
  • Landwasser Viaduct viewpoint and Filisur on the Albula option
  • About 45 minutes in Tirano on the Bernina option

What's Included

  • ✓ Round-trip private air-conditioned coach from Milan
  • ✓ Bernina or Albula red train ticket, depending on the option
  • ✓ English-speaking guide for the full day
  • ✓ Free time in St. Moritz
  • ✓ Free time in Tirano (Bernina option)
  • ✓ Landwasser Viaduct viewpoint stop (Albula option)

Not Included

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

What to Bring

  • Passport (or national ID card for EU/EEA citizens)
  • Visa, if your nationality needs one for Switzerland
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm layer

Good to Know & Caveats

  • EU/EEA citizens can travel with a national ID card; travelers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and elsewhere need a valid passport.
  • On both options you ride the regional red train, not the panoramic Bernina Express.
  • Train seats cannot be reserved in advance.
  • The order can run in reverse or change for traffic, weather or logistics, and the day can finish later than planned.
  • 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.
  • Baby strollers, luggage and large bags are not allowed.

Not Suitable For

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Porta Garibaldi station in Milan, and the coach returns there at the end of the day.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 2,370+ verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Hajo is the beeeeeeesssstttt!!! Thanks to her, her explanations was very clear and thank you for making this trip so special for me. Thanks a loooootttt 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

— Hartini, 2026-11

The day was great and well worth the trip whilst in Milan. Alessandro the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The day was great value for money with plenty of breaks included for rest and snacks. St Mortiz was great and the views amazing. Just be mindful everyone has to sit on one coach so the right side gets full quick which is the side of the best views. I was expecting bigger windows and clear roof on the train however the windows did open for clearer pictures, but again you benefit if your on the right side. Well worth the trip and highly recommend.

— GetYourGuide traveler, 2026-11

Good vibe of Switzerland, spectacular views from the 2:15 hours from Saint Moritz. The driver Giujepe was excellent. Our guide Salvatore was perfect as he was very helpful, knowledgeable, understood, describing what was necessary to say on the contrary with other tour guides who keep talking rubbish and make the audience boredom. Lovely guy and very experienced any way. Thanks

— GetYourGuide traveler, 2026-10

Frequently Asked Questions

Which train will I be on?

The regional red train, either on the Bernina line from St. Moritz to Tirano or on the Albula line from St. Moritz to Filisur, depending on the option you book. Neither option uses the panoramic Bernina Express.

What is the difference between the two options?

The Bernina option crosses Alp Grüm and ends with free time in Tirano. The Albula option runs north to Filisur and adds a stop at a viewpoint over the Landwasser Viaduct. Pick the option when you book.

How long do you spend in St. Moritz?

About an hour of free time, plus a stop of about 30 minutes at the Bernina Pass on the way. On the Bernina option you also get about 45 minutes in Tirano.

Can I reserve a seat on the train?

No. Train seats cannot be reserved in advance, and you cannot choose the side of the carriage.

What documents do I need?

EU/EEA citizens can use a national ID card. Everyone else needs a valid passport, plus a visa if their nationality requires one for Switzerland.

Is lunch included, and what is the cancellation policy?

Food and drinks are not included. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.