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From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

5.0 Excellent 38 reviews
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9h–12h
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Recommended by 100% of travellers: 38 four- and five-star reviews

Guidekin's take

One way first class train in our Day Trips from Lake Como comparison.

Trade-off: Per person, minimum two people, no guide.

Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private driver collects you at Lake Como or in Milan for a day built around first class one way seats on the Bernina Red Train from Tirano to St Moritz, with a stop at Lake Silvaplana and free time in the village. No guide or lunch is included, the price is per person and you need a passport for Switzerland. 5 from 38 reviews at €770 per person.

From the guide

Experience the heart of the Alps in unparalleled luxury and comfort. This is more than a tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Private Pick-up: Start your day with a seamless, private transfer directly from your accommodation in Lake Como or Milan and enjoy mesmerizing views of famous towns like Varenna and Bellagio.

The UNESCO Red Train: Board the spectacular Bernina Red Train. Prepare for breathtaking panoramas as the train climbs over dramatic viaducts and past glaciers. This engineering marvel delivers unforgettable alpine scenery, ascending to St. Moritz.

Alpine Glamour: Enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time in this glamorous Swiss resort for exploration and lunch.

Scenic Return Drive: Your private vehicle takes you back, crossing the stunning Maloja Pass. We pause to admire the beautiful Lake Silvaplana and the impressive Acquafraggia Waterfalls near Chiavenna (Note: The Waterfall stop is excluded in August and on all weekends).

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Departure from Lake Como

from €770 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Pick-up at Lake Como area: Pick-up at all accomodations located in Lake Como area

What this option includes

Pickup included

Departure from Milan City

from €835 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian

Pick-up at Milan City: Pick-up at all accommodations located in Milan City

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

Visit to the Acquafraggia Falls (excluding August and weekends)
One way first class tickets for the Bernina Red Train (from Tirano to St. Moritz)
Visit to Lake Silvaplana
Individual visit to the village of St. Moritz
Private transfer with a professional driver

What's Not Included

Tour guide
Lunch
Any gratuities or expenses of a personal nature
Anything not specifically mentioned in the included section

Itinerary

Milan Stop 1
The tour starts from Lake Como or Milan, depending on where is located your accommodation. Our private driver transfer will pick you up to reach your first stop: the train station of Tirano. To reach Tirano from Milan, you'll pass next to Lake Como, where world-famous cities are located, like Varenna and Bellagio.
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Lake Como Stop 2
The tour starts from Lake Como or Milan, depending on where is located your accommodation. Our private driver transfer will pick you up to reach your first stop: the train station of Tirano. To reach Tirano from Lake Como, you'll pass through world-famous cities, like Varenna and Bellagio.
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Tirano Stop 3
At the railway station of Tirano you'll get on board of the Bernina Red Train. It is not a simple train, but a real arena overlooking the fascinating spectacle of the nature. In fact, the Bernina Train is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! From the train, you can admire the breathtaking scenery that unveils itself throughout the trip. After 2 and a half hours, you'll reach St.Moritz.
20 min
Berninapass Stop 4
From Tirano to St.Moritz, you will run along villages, small hamlets, rivers, lakes and glaciers on board of the Bernina Train, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Ospizio Bernina Stop 5
The Ospizio Bernina is the highest point of the Red Train line, which here reaches an altitude of 2,253 m.
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St. Moritz Stop 6
Once in the centre, between a slice of Engadin walnut cake and a chocolate praline, you can combine a tasty break with a quiet walk to discover the many contradictions of this sumptuous and cosmopolitan mountain town with its Alpine charm.
1h 30m
Lake St. Moritz Stop 7
Lake St. Mortiz, which can be reached from the station via a convenient underpass, is undoubtedly the highlight of the journey with the Bernina train to the Engadine village. Here you can take a walk along the footpath around the lake or simply reach the Church of St. Charles, which can be seen in the distance.
30 min
Maloja Pass Stop 8
On the way back from St. Moritz by car, we will cross the mountain pass of Maloja, a panoramic road immersed in the woods between the Italian and the Swiss alps.
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Lake Silvaplana Stop 9
A beautiful lake used heavily for sports, such as kitesurfing and windsurfing in the summertime. In the winter, once the lake freezes, it is used for cross country skiing, walking trails, and kitesurfing on snow, with the famous Engadin Skimarathon crossing the lake annually.
15 min
Cascate Acquafraggia Stop 10
You will have a short visit of Acquafraggia Waterfalls during your return trip to your accommodation (except on weekends and in August). The Acquafraggia Waterfalls, located near Chiavenna, are a breathtaking natural monument. They feature a magnificent double cascade of about 170 meters, so impressive that they were even mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci.
10 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick up and drop off from all accommodations located at Lake Como is included in the price. If the accommodation is located in Milan, please select the correct option. The tour and the itinerary may be subject to some minor changes (hours variation according to the pick up location).

984 pickup points listed by the operator, 973 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A passport is required to enter in Switzerland
  • A sweater and light raincoat is recommended in all seasons
  • This tour will be cancelled in case of heavy snow

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Compared with other Day Trips from Lake Como

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This tour · #3 of 6€7709h–12h5.0 (38)private
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PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan€900 per group8h4.97 (62)private
E-Bike tour Lake Como view and Swiss vineyards€1452h 45m4.77 (230)shared

Ranked #3 of 6 in Day Trips from Lake Como by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €770, median €139; typical length 8h 30m. 2 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Day Trips from Lake Como

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