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Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Red Train From Milan

4.6 · 88 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Milan Operated by TAOTRAVEL Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
13h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:00, 07:15 · No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A long coach day from Milan Central station that combines free time on Lake Como with the Bernina Red Train between Tirano and St Moritz in open window carriages, second class ticket and transfers included.

A passport is required, food and gratuities are extra, and free time in St Moritz is not guaranteed. 4.58 from 88 reviews at €175 per person.

Best for: Choose Standard for a Como stop and Bernina ticket with coach transfers, 13h at €175 per person; English only. 4.58 from 88 reviews. Bernina Express & Swiss Alps comparison

Trade-off: Free time in St. Moritz is not guaranteed.

In our comparison: #13 of 15 in Lake Como Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 24, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
STANDARD TOURThe page priceVisit of Lecco & Bernina Train€175
PRIVATE OPTIONVisit of Varenna Pick-up/drop off included€1029 for 2+ people

Children from €79 (ages 5 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Visit of Lecco or another town on Lake Como
  • Second class Bernina Red Train ticket with opening windows from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa
  • Professional tour leader
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip transfers from Central train station (Hotel Gallia)
  • Free time in Lake Como
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.6
88 ratings
Tripadvisor 61 · Viator 27

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 77 of 88

Star breakdown of all 88 ratings

5 stars
67 · 76%
4 stars
10 · 11%
3 stars
7 · 8%
2 stars
3 · 3%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre · Open in Google Maps
Departure
07:00, 07:15 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you
Operator
TAOTRAVEL; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Discover the enchanting beauty of Lake Como, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps on board the highest train in Europe with an expert guide.

• Visit of Lake Como
• 2-hour and 20-minute train ride
• English explanation on the train
• Enjoy opening windows for glare-free photos
• Travel by comfortable coach

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €79 ages 5 to 13

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #13 of 15€17513h4.58 (88)shared
Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise€13910h4.96 (1571)shared
Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat€11910h4.94 (865)shared
Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan€8510h 30m4.97 (237)shared

Ranked #13 of 15 in Lake Como Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €68 to €1039, median €117; typical length 10h. 3 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Lake Como Day Trips

From €175 per adult · STANDARD TOUR