Bernina Express
From glaciers to palms
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The Bernina Express lets two people travel far together – from Chur to Poschiavo, Le Prese or Tirano and back for just CHF 159.00, with lunch included. The extra-large panoramic windows on the Bernina Express are sure to turn the mountain landscape of Graubünden into a cinematic experience! This feast for the eyes is followed by a treat for the palate in Valposchiavo or in Tirano, where a plate of pizzocheri – buckwheat noodles – awaits. Enjoy this regional speciality before travelling back through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape aboard the Bernina Express.
The Bernina Express special offer runs from 01 October 2022 to 28 March 2023 and can also be booked as a two-day trip.
What to expect
No other railway line links north and south in such a spectacular fashion: the modern panoramic cars of the Bernina Express pass through 55 tunnels, cross 196 bridges and master gradients of up to 7 per cent with ease. The trip takes you from Chur (at 585 m above sea level) through the wild Albula Valley to the Upper Engadin and on up to Ospizio Bernina, the highest point at 2,253 m above sea level, before the train winds its way through Val Poschiavo.
One highlight quickly follows another along the route: disorienting helical tunnels and dizzying viaducts in the Albula Valley, then the glaciers on the Bernina Pass you could almost reach out and touch. The Bernina Express travels along the entire 122 kilometres of the UNESCO World Heritage RhB route. The journey takes around four hours. This feast for the eyes is followed by a treat for the palate in Poschiavo, Le Prese or Tirano, where a plate of pizzocheri – buckwheat noodles – awaits. Enjoy this regional speciality before travelling back to Chur on the Bernina Express.
Nice to know
The stretch of track between Thusis and Tirano has UNESCO World Heritage status. Structures built a long time ago remain impressive today: e.g. the Landwasser Viaduct or the Brusio Circular Viaduct.
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The Albula and Bernina section of track is a masterpiece in terms of civil engineering and routing. Landscape and railway blend into one: in wide radiuses, ingenious man-made structures punctuate rugged valleys. The Landwasser Viaduct, the helical tunnels between Bergün and Preda and the Brusio Circular Viaduct all stand testimony to the early, pioneering days of the railway.
The highest point on the RhB is situated 2,253 metres above sea level. The watershed between Lago Bianco and Lej Nair is also the language frontier between the Romansh-speaking Engadine and the Italian-speaking Valposchiavo. The Bistro Albergo at the railway station was renovated in 2013 and serves tasty snacks at teatime.
The valley in the southern Alps is a great place to enjoy lengthy hikes, leisurely strolls and fine regional specialities. Explore the historic heart of Poschiavo, centred around its pleasant piazza, and discover various aspects of the valley's history in one of the museums or the colourful "Spanish Quarter" built by returning emigrants. Soaking up the beautiful scenery at the Lago di Poschiavo makes a fitting end to a memorable trip.
This viaduct turns round a 360-degree curve, lengthening the track so that it is possible to overcome the difference in altitude in the narrow Valposchiavo. The Brusio Circular Viaduct is considered the most spectacular construction on the Bernina Line.
Reaching the border: the little Italian town of Tirano is a customs post and the southern point of departure of the Bernina Line. The pilgrimage church of Madonna di Tirano dominates the romantic Old Town. The Italian way of life is reflected by the palazzi and ice cream.
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The special offer is valid for two people.
The following are included in the price of CHF 159.00:
The offer is valid from 1. Oktober 2021 to the 31. March 2023.
We highly recommend making an advance reservation in the restaurant of your choice.
The price for this special offer is CHF 159.00. The offer may not be used in conjunction with other travel discounts like GA, BÜGA, SwissTravelPass and similar. It is limited and can also be booked as a two-day trip.
Buy your ticket and seat reservation directly from our Ticket Shop.
Station | Train 952 | |
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Tirano | ab / dep. part. / dép. | 14.24 |
Le Prese | ab / dep. part. / dép. | 14.55 |
Poschiavo | ab / dep. part. / dép. | 15.10 |
Alp Grüm | ab / dep. part. / dép | 15.44 |
Pontresina | ab / dep. part. / dép. | 16.24 |
Bergün | ab / dep. part. / dép. | 17.04 |
Filisur | ab / dep. part. / dép. | 17.17 |
Tiefencastel | an arr. | 17.31 |
Thusis | an arr. | 17.48 |
Chur | an arr. | 18.20 |
The mini bar on board the Bernina Express serves delicious snacks and refreshing drinks. There is no dining car on the train.
The special offer includes a salad starter and pizzoccheri (buckwheat noodles) with mortadella sausage in the restaurant of your choice in Poschiavo, Le Prese or Tirano. A vegetarian menu can be ordered on request.
You can redeem your voucher in the following restaurants:
Ristorante Croce Bianca |
Hostaria del Borgo |
Ristorante Motrice |
Hotel Albrici |
Hotel Centrale |
Albergo Lardi, Ristorante "Da Cesar" |
Raselli Sport Hotel Via Principale 34 CH-7746 Le Prese Tel. +41 (0)81 844 01 69 hotel(at)raselli.swiss www.raselli.swiss Opening times: daily, 12.00 - 14.00 / 18.00 - 21.00 / from 01.01.2023 - 31.101.2023 closed on mondays and tuesdays Holidays: 06.11.2022 - 01.12.2022 / 14.03.2023 - 30.03.2023 |
Hotel Ristorante Bernina Via Roma 24 IT-23037 Tirano Tel. +39 0342 701 302 www.saintjane.it www.hoteltirano.com Opening times: daily, 12.00-14.00 / 19.00-22.00 |
Bistrot Caffè Merizzi Viale Italia 65 IT-23037 Tirano Tel. +39 0342 705 837 caffemerizzisrl(at)gmail.com www.merizzi.it Opening times: Thu-Tue, 07.30-24.00 / closed on wednesday |
Ristorante Parravicini |
Ristorante Pizzeria Liberty Via Mazzini 6 IT-23037 Tirano Tel. +39 0342 239 142 liberty.tirano(at)gmail.com Opening times: Tue - Sun 11.00 – 14.30 / 18.00 - 22.00 Uhr / closed on monday |
Please note: This voucher is valid in one of the above mentioned restaurants until the day of return (according to date of reference). The voucher entitles you to the meal listed and may not be used for other dishes. Drinks are not included and must be paid for at the restaurant. No exchange, no refunds. Non-cumulative with other offers.
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