How long is the Bernina Express by Rail: Chur to Tirano route?

This route takes 7 days taking in 5 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Chur to Tirano in Graubunden, Switzerland.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is June to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with no car (this is a drive-free route).

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Hotels accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Nature, Culture, Drive-free.

Bernina Express by Rail: Chur to Tirano

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The route · 5 stops

Chur

1 night

Switzerland's oldest town and the official start of the Bernina Express. The car-free old town has painted facades, a 13th century cathedral and easy cafes for a first relaxed night. Albula line trains leave straight from the main station, so it is a simple, low-stress place to begin the journey south.Switzerland's oldest town and the official start of the Bernina Express. The car-free old town has painted facades, a 13th century cathedral and easy cafes for a first relaxed night. Albula line trains leave straight from the main station, so it is a simple, low-stress place to begin the journey south.

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32m · 38 km drive to Bergun

Bergun

1 night

A quiet, largely car-free Romansh village on the Albula line, framed by the spirals and viaducts that earned the railway its UNESCO listing. The Albula Railway Museum sits steps from the station. One night is enough to walk the historic line trail and ride the Landwasser Viaduct stretch in good light.A quiet, largely car-free Romansh village on the Albula line, framed by the spirals and viaducts that earned the railway its UNESCO listing. The Albula Railway Museum sits steps from the station. One night is enough to walk the historic line trail and ride the Landwasser Viaduct stretch in good light.

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18m · 22 km drive to St. Moritz

St. Moritz

2 nights

The polished heart of the Upper Engadine, ringed by lakes and larch forest. Two nights make it a proper base: walk the lakeshore, ride up Muottas Muragl for the valley panorama, and day trip to the Morteratsch glacier or Diavolezza by train and cable car before the Bernina line climbs south.The polished heart of the Upper Engadine, ringed by lakes and larch forest. Two nights make it a proper base: walk the lakeshore, ride up Muottas Muragl for the valley panorama, and day trip to the Morteratsch glacier or Diavolezza by train and cable car before the Bernina line climbs south.

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28m · 33 km drive to Poschiavo

Poschiavo

1 night

Where the route crosses into Italian-speaking Switzerland. The Val Poschiavo feels almost Mediterranean after the high passes, with a preserved old town of Spanish-style palazzi and the turquoise Lago di Poschiavo just to the south. A calm night before the final descent past the Brusio spiral viaduct.Where the route crosses into Italian-speaking Switzerland. The Val Poschiavo feels almost Mediterranean after the high passes, with a preserved old town of Spanish-style palazzi and the turquoise Lago di Poschiavo just to the south. A calm night before the final descent past the Brusio spiral viaduct.

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16m · 19 km drive to Tirano

Tirano

1 night

The Italian terminus, reached after the train spirals down the open Brusio Circular Viaduct. Visit the Madonna di Tirano sanctuary, eat in the Valtellina wine country, then connect onward to Milan by Trenord or head back into Switzerland. A fitting, low-key end to the Alpine crossing.The Italian terminus, reached after the train spirals down the open Brusio Circular Viaduct. Visit the Madonna di Tirano sanctuary, eat in the Valtellina wine country, then connect onward to Milan by Trenord or head back into Switzerland. A fitting, low-key end to the Alpine crossing.

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Bernina Express by Rail: Chur to Tirano

The route · 5 stops