About this tour
Travel in a private luxury van from your hotel through Italian lake country to Tirano, then board a 1st-class seat on the Bernina Panoramic train for a spectacular climb into the Swiss Alps. This 10–13 hour journey ends in St. Moritz, skipping the queues and crush of group tours. Your own driver-guide handles all logistics while you watch Lake Como slip behind and UNESCO heritage viaducts unfold ahead. Designed for travellers who'd rather sip coffee than swap elbows with strangers.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup and return in private, spacious luxury van
- Lake Como scenery en route to the Tirano station
- 1st-class Bernina Panoramic train through Alpine switchbacks
- UNESCO-listed Bernina railway with hourly departures
- Arrival in St. Moritz without the Bernina Express crowds
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your hotel and navigates Italian roads toward Tirano. You'll have glimpses of Lake Como's shores before arriving at the train station. Board the distinctive red Bernina Panoramic train in 1st class, where you'll have a seat facing outward as the line climbs steep gradients through pine forests, crosses viaducts, and descends into the Swiss high country. The route operates hourly, offering the same vistas as the once-daily Bernina Express but with significantly fewer passengers. Arrive in St. Moritz by afternoon. The full outing—van time, train time, natural pauses—spans 10–13 hours depending on your exact pickup location.
Good to know
Lunch is not included; pack snacks or eat in Tirano before boarding. Children from age 7 are welcome. The journey suits all fitness levels as you're seated the entire time. WiFi is available on the train. Public transport alternatives exist locally if you prefer not to use the private van.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.