From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

About this tour

Travel from Lake Como or Milan to ride the Bernina Red Train, a famous narrow-gauge railway that cuts through UNESCO-listed Alpine terrain between Tirano and St. Moritz. Your private driver collects you from your hotel, crosses into Switzerland via the Maloja Pass, and stops at glacial lakes and waterfalls on the return leg. The nine- to twelve-hour experience pairs the train's engineering feats—dramatic viaducts and hairpin climbs—with two hours exploring St. Moritz itself, plus panoramic views from your private vehicle.

Highlights

• Bernina Red Train's spiral viaducts and glacier passes
• First-class carriage comfort on Swiss Alpine route
• St. Moritz village and resort area exploration
• Private door-to-door transfer from Como or Milan
• Lake Silvaplana and mountain pass views
• Acquafraggia Falls stop (seasonal availability)

What to expect

Expect early pickup and a drive toward Tirano. You'll board the red train in the late morning, settling into first-class seating as the line ascends into the mountains. The journey climbs over dramatic viaducts, crosses glacier-fed valleys, and winds through alpine forests for roughly three hours. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, you have two hours free—enough for a leisurely lunch or stroll around the resort's main streets. The return leg by car is equally scenic: your driver takes you over the Maloja Pass, stops at Lake Silvaplana for photos, and pauses at Acquafraggia Waterfalls (weather and season permitting). You'll arrive back at your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening.

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