From Tirano: Bernina Red Train Ticket to St. Moritz

About This Experience

This listing sells a train ticket only, with no guide. You ride the regional Bernina red train from Tirano to St. Moritz, one-way or return, in a standard 1st- or 2nd-class carriage. The listing states that it is not the Bernina Express with panoramic coaches. You get a descriptive guide with travel tips, a PDF timetable and 24/7 assistance by phone.

The operator’s sample day leaves Tirano at 09:41 and reaches St. Moritz at 12:11, about 2.5 hours. You then have free time in St. Moritz before a train back at 15:48 that reaches Tirano at 18:23. These times are an example; the regional train runs through the day, so you can plan your own. Seats are not reserved, so you sit wherever there is space.

The ride climbs from the Italian valley at Tirano through Val Poschiavo, past Alp Grüm and over the top of the line at Ospizio Bernina (2,253 m), then down past the Morteratsch Glacier to St. Moritz. The windows in regional coaches open, which helps photos. On the return, sit on the other side for a different view. You cannot book a side, so on a busy train take the first good seat you find.

This ticket and its St. Moritz twin are the cheapest way onto the line on this site: a one-way in 2nd class starts at $75 per person, 1st class and return options cost more. The price includes the agency’s fee. It suits independent travelers already in Tirano or arriving by train from Milan. It is not suitable for wheelchair users. Cancellation is free up to 7 days before.

Highlights

• Ride the regional red train from Tirano up to St. Moritz on your own schedule
• Climb past Alp Grüm to Ospizio Bernina, the highest point of the line
• See the Morteratsch Glacier on the descent into the Engadine
• Open the window for photos without glass reflections
• Spend free time in St. Moritz on the return option

What's Included

• ✓ Bernina red train ticket, one-way or return (chosen at booking)
• ✓ Standard 1st- or 2nd-class carriage (chosen at booking)
• ✓ Descriptive guide with travel tips
• ✓ PDF timetable
• ✓ 24/7 assistance

Not Included

• Panoramic coach (Bernina Express)
• Seat reservation
• Guide
• Lunch
• Tips

What to Bring

• Passport or national ID card
• Printed or downloaded ticket
• Warm layer for St. Moritz

Good to Know & Caveats

• Carry a passport or national ID card: the line crosses from Italy into Switzerland.
• This is the regional red train in a standard carriage, not the panoramic Bernina Express.
• Seats are not reserved; you may use any available seat in your class.
• Arrive at Tirano station at least 30 minutes before departure.
• You cannot choose your seat side on the train. Many travelers suggest the right-hand side going south (St. Moritz to Tirano) and the left going north, but you take what is free.
• The price includes the travel agency's reservation fee and commission.
• Free cancellation up to 7 days before your travel date.

Meeting Point

Tirano railway station; arrive on your own at least 30 minutes before your train.