Where does the Bernina Express start and finish?
Bernina Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Start | Chur / Davos / St Moritz |
| End | Tirano |
| Distance travelled | Varies |
| Average journey time | 4 hours |
Can you use Eurail Pass on Bernina Express?
Eurail Passes are valid on the entire Bernina Express journey. Seat reservations are compulsory only for the special panorama train and bus from Tirano to Lugano (these are 2 separate reservations). The regional train that operates on this route is included in your pass.
When was Bernina Express built?
1910
The spectacular Bernina line was completed in 1910 and is run by Rhaetian Railways. Beginning in Chur, St. Moritz or Davos, it passes the glaciers of Piz Bernina, making this the highest railway crossing in all of the Alps.
How much does it cost to ride the Bernina Express?
Bernina Express price The price of the Bernina Express train is CHF 62 one way and CHF 72 return. This is the lowest price possible for non-pass holders, based on a 2nd class Saver Day Pass (CHF 52) and a seat reservation in low season (CHF 10; two reservations for a return trip).
Can you hop on and off the Bernina Express?
Certainly you can get off the Bernina Express along its route if you want to. If you take the Bernina Express train itself (regional trains run the same route) you’ll need reservations for both trips.
How fast is the Bernina Express?
The railway is unique, blending ideally with the alpine landscapes around the Albula and Bernina Passes. The train negotiates the 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and inclines of up to 70 per mille with ease….Operating times Bernina Express Bus.
| 59501 | 59511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tirano | arr 13.00 | dep 14.20 |
Can I take luggage on Bernina Express?
Know where to put your luggage The Bernina Express has some luggage racks, but there are also slots in between the backs of seats (you’ll see what I mean) where you can slide in smaller suitcases. If you can’t find a place, the staff are more than willing to help you out.
How long is the Bernina Express round trip?
4-hour
A ride on the Bernina Express is a 4-hour, 144 km (90 mile) journey between icy Switzerland and sunny Italy, through 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, with Alpine gradients as steep as 1 in 7, on a railway built in 1896-1904 and now declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Where does the Bernina Express start and end?
The Bernina Express is a direct train from Chur to Tirano in Italy. It crosses the beautiful canton of Graubünden from north to south. Chur to Tirano is the classic route, but there’s also a train from St. Moritz. All trains cross the Bernina Pass and end or begin in Tirano.
Do you need Interrail pass for Bernina Express?
Interrail passes are valid on the entire Bernina Express journey. Seat reservations are compulsory only for the special panorama train and bus from Tirano to Lugano (these are 2 separate reservations). The price for a train reservation depends on the season.
Is there a Bernina Express from St Moritz to Chur?
Chur to Tirano is the classic route, but in Summer there are more options: there is a Bernina Express from Davos and St. Moritz as well. All trains have in common that they cross the Bernina Pass and end in Tirano.
How long is the journey from Chur to Bernina?
The journey from Chur takes about 4 hours. The route from St. Moritz takes about 2,5 hours, and does not include the north of Graubünden. The Bernina Express route is an impressive piece of railway engineering: the train reaches an altitude of 2253 m, even higher than the Glacier Express, and without the help of cogwheel track.