Bernina Express - along the UNESCO World Heritage line at 20 mph (30 km/h)

The Albula and Bernina lines of the Rhaetian Railway are one of the most spectacular ways to cross the Alps. This zigzagging mountain railway connects northern and southern Europe without the use of any toothed-wheel mechanism. A particular high-point of the ride is the panoramic view from the Bernina Express, as it passes the mighty glaciers and the highest mountain in Graubünden outside Chur on its descent to Tirano’s swaying palms.

The train makes short work of the 55 Tunnels, 196 bridges and slopes of up to 70 millimetres per metre of incline that are found along its route. Since summer 2008, the section between Thusis and Tirano has been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A milestone in our history. The year 2010 sees the celebration of the line’s hundredth anniversary, with four main events and special things to see and do on each of the year’s 365 days. Come and join in!

Bernina Express Bus
Would you like to sample some southern charm? The new Bernina Express Bus takes visitors onwards from Tirano, through the vineyards of Veltlin and along the banks of Lake Como to Lugano (in both directions).

Ideal for: bons vivants, lovers of culture and families.

Sightseeing attractions: UNESCO World Heritage route with the Landwasser Viaduct and the winding tunnels between Bergün and Preda, the Circular Viaduct at Brusio, Ospizio Bernina, Alp Grüm, the Palü and Morteratsch glaciers and the old town of Poschiavo.

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The Bernina Express. A legend. The best connection between the icy north and the sunny south. A connection that runs through the ancient landscape of Switzerland’s beautiful Graubünden. The Flash map of the Rhaetian Railway gives you a detailed overview of each route.

The Bernina Express runs between Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland, and the village of Tirano in the picturesque region of Veltlin. Such is the simple expression of this pleasurable experience, not counting the 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, or the inclines of up to one in seven that are virtually in the territory normally operated by rack railways. All this is in addition to the glaciers and palm trees, the top cultural sites and picturesque villages - plus the feeling of freedom and open space that you experience in our observation cars, with their panoramic views of the unique surrounding countryside.
Click on the interactive Flash map to discover more about the sites of cultural interest and outstanding natural beauty that are to be found along the Albula and Bernina lines. The map also shows the routes of the Rhaetian Railway, along with all their tunnels and bridges. The interactive map, which you can zoom in and out of at will, does not just offer an innovative overview of the Albula and Bernina lines. It is also a comprehensive work of reference, but without any need for laborious searching and scrolling through pages of text. One click is all it takes to display the required information. The superimposed text windows can also be enlarged and reduced as required.

Timetable Winter

Chur/Davos Platz/St. Moritz - Tirano - Lugano

	13. december 2009 - 12. may 2010 and 25. october - 11. december 2010

	Train 953¹⁾	Train 955²⁾
Chur	dep 08.58	dep 09.31
Thusis	dep 09.30
Tiefencastel	dep 09.47	dep 10.16
Davos Platz	dep 09.31⁴⁾	dep 09.31⁴⁾
Filisur	dep 10.02	dep 10.33
Bergün	dep 10.14

	Train 1625¹⁾		Train 971³⁾
St. Moritz	dep 10.45	dep 10.45⁵⁾	dep 14.45

	Train 953¹⁾
Pontresina	dep 11.04	dep 11.31	dep 15.04
Ospizio Bernina	arr 11.34	arr 11.58	arr 15.34
Alp Grüm	arr 11.46	arr 12.10	arr 15.45
Poschiavo	arr 12.27	arr 12.50	arr 16.27
Le Prese	arr 12.37	arr 12.58	arr 16.37
Tirano	arr 13.12	arr 13.27	arr 17.12
From 01.04. - 24.10.2010 the bus runs daily between Lugano and Tirano:
	Bus 5951
Tirano	dep 14.25
Lugano	arr 17.30

Lugano - Tirano - St. Moritz / Davos Platz / Chur
From 01.04. - 24.10.2010 the bus runs daily between Lugano and Tirano:


	Bus 5950
Lugano	dep 10.00
Tirano	arr 13.00

	Train 972³⁾	Train 952²⁾	Train 954¹⁾
Tirano	dep 08.50	dep 14.04	dep 14.33
Le Prese	dep 09.22	dep 14.32	dep 15.00
Poschiavo	dep 09.33	dep 14.44	dep 15.15
Alp Grüm	dep 10.15	dep 15.22	dep 16.00
Pontresina	arr 10.56	arr 16.04	arr 16.44

			Train 1658¹⁾
St. Moritz	arr 11.12	arr 17.08⁵⁾	arr 17.08

		Train 952²⁾	Train 954¹⁾
Bergün			dep 17.47
Filisur		dep 17.17	arr 18.00
Davos Platz		arr 18.29⁴⁾	arr 18.29⁴⁾
Tiefencastel		arr 17.32	dep 18.15
Thusis		arr 17.50	dep 18.31
Chur		arr 18.27	dep 19.03

1) Monday to Friday, except gen. public holidays and 28th to 31st December 2009
2) Saturdays and Sundays, gen. public holidays and 28th to 31st December 2009
3) Tuesday to Sunday
4) Change in Filisur
5) Change in Pontresina

Timetable Summer

Chur / Davos Platz / St. Moritz - Tirano - Lugano

13. May - 24. october 2010

	Train 961		Train 951			Train 973		Train 975
Chur			dep		08.32
Tiefencastel			dep		09.16
Davos Platz	dep	08.12
Filisur			dep		09.33
Bergün			dep		09.47
Samedan	dep	09.22
St. Moritz	dep	09.34				dep	11.22	dep	15.22
Pontresina	dep	09.52				dep	11.31	arr	15.31
Morteratsch								arr	15.42
Ospizio Bernina	arr	10.19						arr	16.00
Alp Grüm	arr	10.33	arr		11.23	arr	12.08	arr	16.12
Poschiavo	arr	11.13	arr		12.01	arr	12.50	arr	16.50
Le Prese	arr	11.27	arr		12.09	arr	12.58	arr	16.58
Tirano	arr	12.03	arr		12.39	arr	13.27	arr	17.27

From 01.04 - 24.10.2010 the bus runs daily between Tirano and Lugano:
				Bus 5951
Tirano				dep	14.25
Lugano				arr	17.30

Lugano - Tirano - St. Moritz / Davos Platz / Chur

From 01.04 - 24.10.2010 the bus runs daily between Lugano and Tirano:
					Bus 5950
Lugano					dep	10.00
Tirano					arr	13.00

	Train 970		Train 976		Train 950		Train 960
Tirano	dep	08.34	dep	10.03	dep	14.04	dep	14.22
Le Prese	dep	09.02	dep	10.30	dep	14.32	dep	14.49
Poschiavo	dep	09.10	dep	10.44	dep	14.44	dep	15.07
Alp Grüm	arr	09.43	arr	11.22	arr	15.22	arr	15.45
Ospizio Bernina			arr	11.32			arr	16.00
Morteratsch	arr	10.13
Pontresina	arr	10.27	arr	12.05			arr	16.26
St. Moritz	arr	10.38	arr	12.17			arr	16.39
Samedan					arr	16.24
Bergün					arr	16.58
Filisur					arr	17.17
Davos Platz							arr	18.08
Tiefencastel					arr	17.32
Thusis					arr	17.50
Chur					arr	18.27

Bernina Express Bus

The red bus: Every end is also a beginning. The Bernina Line ends just over the border in Tirano, where the tour begins. The new Bernina Express Bus takes you along the scenic route from Tirano to Lugano (in either direction), letting you see the region of Veltlin in all its glory. This route, which runs through picturesque villages, past swaying palms and along the banks of Lake Como, offers the full “southern experience”.

Route details
Your journey through the Veltlin region begins in Tirano. This renowned Italian valley, which spreads up in a wide curve into the mountains of the Swiss canton of Graubünden, is famous for its fine wines. Gravedona, Menaggio, Dongo - even the names of the small towns along the route create an enchanting harmony of nature and culture. Your view is also drawn along the way to the pretty coves and quaint fishing villages that dot the banks of Lake Como. We pass along the narrow waterside roads of Lake Lugano on our way to the Swiss border and our destination in the town of Lugano, which gives the lake its name. Lying at the feet of Monte Bré and Monte San Salvatore, Lugano is not only the cultural hub of the region of Tessin; it is also a favourite tourist destination in its own right.

Timetable valid from 1st April to 24th October 2010
Lugano	dep. 10.00
Tirano	arr. 13.00

Tirano	dep. 14.25
Lugano	arr. 17.30

Fares, 2nd class in CHF
	—›	‹—›
Tirano - Lugano (or vice versa)	24.00	48.00

Seat reservations are obligatory and payable separately:
CHF 12 per person and leg of journey

Tickets, Reservations and Offers

The glitter of glaciers and mountain lakes: wonderful to experience in a panorama train. Reserving is better than studying! And it is also necessary due to the great demand.

Ticket and Seat reservation for individual travellers (up to 9 persons)

Seat reservation for groups (10 and more persons)

Price quotation for groups (10 and more persons)

Reservations Tirano - Lugano

Fare tables

Bernina Express fares

Section	2. Cl. —›	1. Cl. —›	2. Cl. ‹—›	1. Cl. ‹—›
	CHF	CHF	CHF	CHF
Chur-Tirano-Lugano (in either direction)	80.00	118.00	160.00	236.00
Chur-Tirano (in either direction)	57.00	95.00	114.00	190.00
Chur-Poschiavo (in either direction)	51.00	85.00	102.00	170.00

Tiefencastel-Tirano-Lugano (in either direction)	67.00	111.00	134.00	222.00
Tiefencastel-Tirano (in either direction)	44.00	73.00	88.00	146.00
Tiefencastel-Poschiavo (in either direction)	37.00	62.00	74.00	124.00

Bergün-Tirano (in either direction)	37.00	62.00	74.00	124.00
Bergün-Poschiavo (in either direction)	30.00	50.00	60.00	100.00

St. Moritz-Tirano-Lugano (in either direction)	55.00	74.00	110.00	148.00
St. Moritz-Tirano (in either direction)	29.00	48.00	58.00	96.00
St. Moritz-Poschiavo (in either direction)	21.60	35.90	43.20	71.80

Pontresina-Tirano-Lugano (in either direction)	51.00	68.00	102.00	136.00
Pontresina-Tirano (in either direction)	26.00	43.00	52.00	86.00
Pontresina-Poschiavo (in either direction)	18.20	30.20	36.40	60.40

Davos Platz-Tirano-Lugano (in either direction)	69.00	99.00	138.00	198.00
Davos-Platz-Tirano (in either direction)	46.00	76.00	92.00	152.00
Davos Platz-Poschiavo (in either direction)	39.00	65.00	78.00	130.00

BUS Tirano-Lugano od. umekehrt	31.00		62.00

Observations

Fares include VAT, but exclude seat reservation fees
Travel at half-fare with the half-rate season ticket
The junior ticket allows your children up to the age of 16 to travel free of charge if accompanied by at least one parent
GA and day tickets are valid
Groups of ten persons and more receive a 20% discount, plus one free ticket for every nine paying passengers
Group reservations cannot be guaranteed free seats
Valid passport or ID card required for Tirano (l) border crossing
We reserve the right to amend fares

Seat reservation fees
The Bernina Express operates only with first- and second-class observation cars. Seat reservations are obligatory on the Bernina Express.

Chur / Davos - Tirano - Chur / Davos	CHF 09.00 per person and single journey
St. Moritz - Tirano - St. Moritz	CHF 12.00 per person and single journey
Bus Tirano - Lugano - Tirano	CHF 12.00 per person and single journey

Not enough for you? We will naturally be pleased to supply you with further information, whether personally, by telephone or in writing, about the Bernina Express at the ticket office of your choice, on +41 (0)81 288 65 65. We look forward to hearing from you!



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Bernina Express - along the UNESCO World Heritage line at 20 mph (30 km/h)

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