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From Milan: St. Moritz & Tirano Day Trip

Bernina Express crossing a stone viaduct in the Swiss Alps.
Bernina Express train passing by hikers near a lake in the Swiss Alps, close to St. Moritz.
Bernina Express train passing by a turquoise lake in the Swiss Alps on the way to St. Moritz.
Family enjoying Bernina Express train ride through snowy St Moritz Alps.

Duration

11 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers available

A smooth Milan-to-Alps day trip with guided transfers, St. Moritz free time, and a scenic Bernina Red train ride.

4.5/5(53)

Grzegorz G

Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Ladies and Gentlemen, I wholeheartedly recommend this tour operator. From the moment you book, throughout the entire trip, right up until its conclusion—you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience. We guarantee 100% satisfaction. Thank you very much!

Anna T

Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
The best place I've ever seen 😍 wonderful trip. Thank you so much. And thank Katia for guiding us and driver Valerie for this amazing "bus climbing" a mountain along a serpentine road.

Gert A

Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The View, the guide and the busdriver. The guide to gave us information that was relevant and carred about the people. Jo was very good, The busdrive Oscar was brilliant.

Nisreen S

Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a truly beautiful trip. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience felt relaxing and enjoyable. I loved the scenery, the smooth organization, and how comfortable the journey was. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Milan

Enrico B

Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Wow, alpine Mountains are very the great! Snow and ICE, a faboulous Adventure in a train. Well done! Speaker was very great and gave us a full detailed description of where we was and ambience. I will be back, thank you very much guys!

Karen S

Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Fabulous trip. Salvatore, our guide was very knowledgeable and it was a very well organised trip The train ride was spectacular and exceeded my expectations
    • Travel from central Milan to the Swiss Alps and back with round-trip transfers handled by AC coach or bus

    • Enjoy free time in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s most famous Alpine resort, for photos, shopping, or lakeside walks

    • Ride the Bernina Red Train (2nd class) with openable windows for fresh air and unobstructed mountain views

    • Pass glaciers, deep valleys, and Alpine landscapes on a UNESCO-listed railway route

    • Be supported throughout the day by a bilingual English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader

    • Round-trip transfers from Milan (by AC bus or AC coach)

    • Bernina Red Train ride (2nd class) from St. Moritz to Tirano (or vice versa, depending on availability)

    • Bilingual tour leader English & Spanish

    • First-class carriage upgrade

    • Food and drinks

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 53 reviews

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    Guests from United Kingdom, Oman, Poland and over 17 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Grzegorz G

    Family
    Verified booking
    3 days ago
    Ladies and Gentlemen, I wholeheartedly recommend this tour operator. From the moment you book, throughout the entire trip, right up until its conclusion—you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience. We guarantee 100% satisfaction. Thank you very much!

    Anna T

    Solo
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    The best place I've ever seen 😍 wonderful trip. Thank you so much. And thank Katia for guiding us and driver Valerie for this amazing "bus climbing" a mountain along a serpentine road.

    Gert A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 days ago
    The View, the guide and the busdriver. The guide to gave us information that was relevant and carred about the people. Jo was very good, The busdrive Oscar was brilliant.

    Exequiel L

    Family
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    The coordinators' professionalism and skill. The well-organized and perfectly timed activities. And don't even get me started on the views—they were the best part.

    Nisreen S

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    It was a truly beautiful trip. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience felt relaxing and enjoyable. I loved the scenery, the smooth organization, and how comfortable the journey was. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Milan
  • A full-day alpine escape from Milan combining coach transfers, a 2nd-class Bernina Express ride, and bilingual assistance throughout.

    Getting started

    Meet your tour assistant at the designated meeting point in central Milan. Have your smartphone voucher and photo ID ready for verification. Board the coach to Switzerland and settle in for the scenic drive before connecting to the Bernina Express.

    What to expect

    Bernina Express alpine journey

    A celebrated UNESCO-listed railway traversing high mountain scenery between Switzerland and Italy.

    • Ride in 2nd class as the train climbs to alpine heights with sweeping views of lakes, glaciers, and stone viaducts.

    • Sit back and enjoy the route while your assistant handles the practicalities and timing for a smooth day.

    St. Moritz

    A chic Swiss mountain town that serves as your gateway to the alpine rail adventure.

    • Arrive by coach from Milan, with time to take in the atmosphere and prepare for your rail segment.

    • Capture mountain vistas and browse the town streets before heading to the train platform.

    Tirano

    A picturesque Italian town marking the end of your cross-border rail experience.

    • Step off the train and transition to your return coach for the journey back to Milan.

    • Reflect on the day’s scenery as you re-enter Italy by road.

    Wrapping up

    After the train segment concludes, rejoin your coach for a comfortable return to Milan the same day.

  • What to bring

    • Bring a valid ID or passport; a visa may be required for the Swiss–Italian border (check with the Swiss consulate).

    Additional information

    • Arrive 20 minutes before departure; start time is7am.

    • Show your smartphone ticket to staff at the meeting point.

    • Schedules/itinerary may change due to logistics or traffic; the route may be reversed.

    • No pre-assigned seats on the train; seating is first-come, first-served.

    • No onboard bathroom on the coach.

    • Service is provided in second class only; first-class and panoramic upgrades are not available.

    • Maximum group size: 50.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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