From Como: Day trip to St. Moritz & Panoramic Bernina Express
Description
The Bernina Express is absolutely the most fascinating way to discover and experience the beauty of the Alps with a breathtaking itinerary that from glamour St. Moritz (Switzerland) will take you to Tirano (Italy). To fully experience this journey, we offer you the exclusivity of the guaranteed panoramic carriage: all you have to do is sit back and enjoy every moment. Lovers of Instagram and photography, get ready: from panoramic wagons you can take breathtaking photos at any time of the journey.
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Itinerary
Depart in the morning by bus from the centre of Como. Enjoy the wonderful view of the Como Lake to the cosmopolitan town of St. Moritz.
Coffee Stop (not included)
Time at disposal for free time in St. Moritz. We suggest enjoying a stroll on the main street, some shopping or a sweets tasting in one of the delicious local pastries.
Board the world-famous Bernina Express, a unique panoramic train. This extraordinary journey traverses breathtaking scenery, with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, glittering glaciers and enchanting Alpine valleys. The UNESCO World Heritage route of the Bernina Express offers an unforgettable experience as the train climbs to an altitude of 2,253 metres on the Bernina Pass, one of the highest points reached by a railway in Europe. Passengers will be able to enjoy the panorama thanks to the large windows in the carriages, designed to offer a full view of the landscape. During the journey, the train will pass iconic sites such as Lake Bianco and the helical viaduct of Brusio, guaranteeing indelible memories. This journey is not just a transfer, but an immersion in natural beauty and Swiss engineering. An experience not to be missed!
Instagram point! Cameras ready in your hands! You'll have the opportunity to photograph the mountain amphitheater, led by the 4049 meters above sea level peak of Piz Bernina. It's a truly exceptional view, especially when witnessed under a clear sky!
The highest point of the itinerary! It opens up before you a landscape of immense beauty, so much so that it has inspired many romantic writers in the past. Touch the sky with a finger and enjoy the breathtaking panorama.
A glacier front terrace! Alp Grüm embodies a blend of romance, adventure, and curiosity. In the complete quiet of the natural surroundings, broken only by the chatter of weary travelers, you can't help but feel disconnected from the world while gazing up at the majestic Piz Palü.
It's time for a ride! The train will transit on the Brusio Spiral Viaduct.
Tirano is a small corner of Italy, on the border with neighboring Switzerland, with authentic flavors and slow rhythms. The largest Basilica in Valtellina is located here. This is the Bernina Express' last stop.
Back to the meeting point through the streets of Valtellina.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: The day of the trip, you must bring with you your original Passport or similar document valid for expatriation
- Meeting 15 minutes before departure
- Lenght of travel by bus from Como to St. Moritz: approx 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Lenght of travel by train from St. Moritz to Tirano: approx 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Lenght of travel by bus from Tirano to Como: approx 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Timings might change according to logistic needs or traffic conditions
- Seats on the panoramic Bernina Express train cannot be reserved in advance
Reviews(84)
Great day tour. The scenery all the way there and back was stunning. Perfect amount of time given at each stop. Our guide Mario was informative and helpful!
All very good - collection from Como, joined up with the main bus and met Monica who was excellent all day. Few hours in St Moritz good but main attraction the Bernise express train. Very good day out
Wonderful ride on the Bernina Express with beautiful views. Made more magical by the fact it snowed in June! Monica the guide was lovely. The coach trip from Como took around 3 hours, which wasn’t a problem except for the lack of toilet stops. This made it extremely stressful for those of us who are older. Please take this into consideration in future. It somewhat spoiled a lovely day.
This trip is well worth doing. Early start from Como where we got a minibus transfer with 3 other wonderful people to the coach pick up point. The coach was very comfortable and our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. The coach took us to St Moritz. The scenery en route St Moritz was just phenomenal and photos do not do it justice. Unfortunately, we found St Moritz a bit of a disappointment. It’s nowhere near as beautiful as Garda and Como and actually felt quite sterile. All of the shops (which are all designer) were closed as the season has not started. That said, I’ve no doubt it would be beautiful in winter. An hour is more than long enough in St Moritz. We then boarded the Bernina Express to Terano. More stunning scenery and photo opportunities. Although you can buy food and drink on the train we took our own. Best to sit on the right hand side of the train for scenery although it is gorgeous both sides. The train also has WiFi. We were advised to put our phones on airplane mode as Switzerland not part of roaming and very expensive. Once in Terano, we spent an hour before getting the coach back to Como. NB The train takes you one way and coach back) The trip is all about the scenery. It’s a long day but very worthwhile doing. The icing on the cake was meeting fabulous people.
Great! Everything was very organized. Paying attention to details. Great company and great tour guide.
It was a beautiful trip. Be prepared for a long day, but the guide was wonderful and you never had to worry about getting from the bus to St. Moritz to the train and back to the bus again. Very professional and knowledgeable.
The Alps are beautiful, St. Moritz was basically closed except for a few stores. Our tour guide acted like a bully at times, telling us to stop talking or not to sit in a certain spot. He acted like we were children! I’m no child at 68, a lighter mood from him would have made the trip amazing.
The tour guide was really great. Energetic, knkowledgable, and provided a wonderful experience. We enjoyed beautiful scenery while also learning a lot about the area around the Italian/Swiss border.
Great mountain and valley views. Bus going up pass was amazing driving. Tour guide was very funny and organized.
Unfortunately, inclement weather (rain and clouds) made it very difficult to see the bigger mountains (why, I'm guessing, most sign up for this excursion.) I understand the tour operator can't control the weather, but everyone should be aware of this before they book. The bigger disappointed was how the tour company handled the bus transportation. Unprecedented flooding in Lake Como made the travel bus 45 minutes late. It would have been understandable if they notified us via the same text messaging platform they used that morning reminding us to be on time. As a result, we waited in the rain wondering if the trip was cancelled. The van driver that finally picked us up offered no explanation or apology. The delay also shortened our stop in St. Moritz to less than an hour (versus 2.) Again, I realize the travel company can't control the weather, but I feel like things could have been handled better.
