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title: From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Lake Como
country: Italy
price: 770
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 38
duration_minutes: 540
duration_max_minutes: 720
languages: [en, it]
guidekin_pick: One way first class train
rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Day Trips from Lake Como)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/from-lake-como-or-milan-bernina-red-train-tour/
---

# From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

## Overview

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).

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 984 pickup points
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

## Key facts

- Price: from €770 per person for the Departure from Lake Como option; other options up to €835
- Duration: 9h–12h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Lake Como Tourism
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure from Lake Como | €770 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Pick-up at Lake Como area: Pick-up at all accomodations located in Lake Como area Pickup included |
| Departure from Milan City | €835 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Pick-up at Milan City: Pick-up at all accommodations located in Milan City Pickup included |

## 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

## Not included

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

## Itinerary

1. **Milan** (pass by, no stop) - 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...
2. **Lake Como** (pass by, no stop) - 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...
3. **Tirano** (20m) - 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...
4. **Berninapass** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
5. **Ospizio Bernina** (pass by, no stop) - The Ospizio Bernina is the highest point of the Red Train line, which here reaches an altitude of 2,253 m.
6. **St. Moritz** (1h 30m) - 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.
7. **Lake St. Moritz** (30m) - 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....
8. **Maloja Pass** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
9. **Lake Silvaplana** (15m) - 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.
10. **Cascate Acquafraggia** (10m) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 984

## Good to know

- 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

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1540 | €770 |
| 4 | €2100 | €525 |
| 6 | €2430 | €405 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Lake Como start at €91 per person.

## Compared with other Day Trips from Lake Como

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 6** | €770 | 9h–12h | 5.0 (38) | private |
| [Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (1545) | shared |
| [PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-bernina-train-sankt-moritz-wines-guided-tour-from-lake-como-or-milan/?format=md) | €900 per group | 8h | 4.97 (62) | private |
| [E-Bike tour Lake Como view and Swiss vineyards](/italy/lake-como/tours/e-bike-tour-lake-como-view-and-swiss-vineyards/?format=md) | €145 | 2h 45m | 4.77 (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.

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