--- title: Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 139 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 3795 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Albula line? rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Bernina Express & Swiss Alps) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/bernina-red-train-swiss-alps-st-moritz-from-milan/ --- # Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan **Guidekin's take:** A full day from Milan by coach to the Bernina Red Train, with open window carriages through the Alps to St Moritz and free time in town. Transfers and the train ticket are included; food and hotel drop off are not, and a passport or EU ID card is checked at the border. 4.81 from 3795 reviews at €139 per person. **Albula line?:** Choose the Albula Line option for coach transfers and the St. Moritz to Thusis train, 12h at €139 per person; English only. 4.81, 3795 reviews. Trade-off: Bernina route is a separate option; food extra. (last checked September 24, 2026) ## Overview An exclusive "Bernina Red Train" 1 day tour from Milan to discover the enchanting beauty of the Alps on board the highest train in Europe with an expert guide. Through breathtaking landscapes you will arrive in Switzerland in the tourist town of St. Moritz. Here you can taste delicious desserts or go shopping in luxurious shops. Highlights: • Train ride through breathtaking landscapes • Explanation on the train • Enjoy opening windows for glare-free photos • Stroll through the luxurious shops • Travel by comfortable coach/minibus • Taste the delicate chocolates in a renowned pastry shop ## Before you book - Meeting point: BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia… - 11 start times: between 06:00 and 10:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €139 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 3795 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: TAOTRAVEL ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | ALBULA LINE OPTION | €139 / person | English | ST MORITZ - THUSIS train ride: Crossing one of the most scenic railway sections in Europe, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct, part of the UNESCO World LANGUAGE: English speking travel guide STANDARD TRAIN... | | STANDARD OPTION | €142 / person | English | St MORITZ-TIRANO option: Train ride from St Moritz to Tirano or vice versa STANDARD TRAIN OPTION: Second class standard train ticket with opening windows LANGUAGE: English speking travel guide TRASPORTATION: Milan... | | Private tour option | €1059 / person (for 2+ people) | English | HOTEL PICK UP INCLUED STANDARD TRAIN OPTION: Second class train ticket with opening windows from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa ST MORITZ-TIRANO or vice versa | ## What's included - 2nd class standard train ticket from St Moritz to Thusis (St Moritz-Thusis option) - Coach Round-trip transfers from Central train station (Excelsior Hotel Gallia) - Free time in St. Moritz - Air-conditioned vehicle - 2nd class train ticket with opening windows from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa (Standard option) - English speaking professional tour leader - Explanation on board the train ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Hotel drop off - 1st Class train ticket ## Itinerary 1. **Milan** (1h 30m) - Departure by coach/bus and travel to St Moritz. Stop along the way for breakfast 2. **Lake Como** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way admire the beautiful landscape of Lake Como 3. **Piantedo** (15m) - Breakfast stop 4. **Maloja** (1h 30m) - Travel to St Moritz 5. **St. Moritz** (1h 30m) - Arrival at ST. Moritz, and short visit of the city - Located in the Upper Engadine and built in the IXX century, St. Moritz is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Elegance and exclusivity characterize this town located at 1856 m. of altitude in the... 6. **Piz Bernina** (2h 20m; admission included) - In the early afternoon departure with the RED TRAIN. 2hours 20 minutes train ride (St Moritz- Tirano option) 7. **Tirano** (10m) - In the evening arrival in Tirano and return to Milan by our coach/minibus. (St Moritz- Tirano option) 8. **Milan** (2h 30m) - Travel to Milan by coach/bus. 2h 30 minutes travel N.B. THE PROGRAM HISTORY MAY BE INVERTED. Drop-off at Hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 06:00 and 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre ## 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A current valid passport or EU ID card is required on the day of travel - The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions - Children must be accompanied by an adult - No pets allowed - During the low season (September-November) many shops in St Moritz may be closed - For those who wish to stay in St. Moritz – Useful info: - Please contact us before departure to check if the train itinerary allows it. - Otherwise, you will need to arrange your own return to St. Moritz from the final train station. - Luggage storage on the bus is not guaranteed: it depends on the train route and whether the return bus is the same. Please check with the tour guide. - Bookings accepted up to 1 hour before departure, subject to availability. We recommend booking in advance as the tour is often fully booked. - Shops may be closed on Sundays and public holidays. ## Compared with other Bernina Express & Swiss Alps | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 4** | €139 | 12h | 4.81 (3795) | shared | | [Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps](/italy/milan/tours/intimate-small-group-bernina-unesco-scenic-train-on-swiss-alps/?format=md) | €190 | 12h 45m | 4.92 (732) | shared | | [Private tour to Bernina train & Lake Como. Hotel pick-up](/italy/milan/tours/private-tour-to-bernina-train-lake-como-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €1039 | 10h | 4.96 (46) | private | | [Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Red Train From Milan](/italy/milan/tours/lake-como-swiss-alps-and-bernina-red-train-from-milan/?format=md) | €175 | 13h | 4.58 (88) | shared | Ranked #3 of 4 in Bernina Express & Swiss Alps by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €139 to €1039, median €183; typical length 12h 23m. 1 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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