Train journey Glacier and Bernina Express Classic

Travel the full route on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express panoramic trains from Zermatt to Tirano in Italy. The Bernina Express coach takes you through the idyllic Valtellina, past Lake Como to Lugano. A unique journey between the Swiss Alps and Italian palm trees.

4 days / 3 nights

from $ 1,060

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A red Bernina Express train travels through an alpine landscape with snow-covered mountains in the background.

A forested mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks in the background under a clear sky.

View of a picturesque valley with a river, medieval tower, and a church, surrounded by mountains and forests.

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Highlights

Zermatt – home of the iconic Matterhorn
Picturesque rides on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
Bus ride through the idyllic Valtellina Valley in Italy
"Dolce Vita" in Lugano

View of a mountain village with traditional houses; in the background, the Matterhorn at dusk.

Red train crossing a high stone bridge in a mountain landscape.

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Travel itinerary

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Overview

Day 1 Arrival and stay in Zermatt
Day 2 Ride on the Glacier Express
Day 3 Ride on the Bernina Express
Day 4 Return journey from Lugano

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Glacier and Bernina Express Classic from Zermatt to Lugano

Day 1

Arrival and stay in Zermatt

Daily Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zermatt. Enjoy the journey through the impressive Alpine landscape.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

View of an alpine valley with a town, surrounded by green mountains and a prominent mountain peak in the background.

Day 2

Ride on the Glacier Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Spend the night there and explore the surrounding area.

Trip time: approx. 8h

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

A red train is traveling over a viaduct through a mountainous landscape.

Day 3

Ride on the Bernina Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy. You then travel on the Bernina Express bus through the Valtellina Valley to Lugano.

Trip time: approx. 8 hours

Overnight stay in Lugano

A red coach on a road overlooking a lake and a forested mountain; palm trees in the foreground.

Day 4

Return journey from Lugano

Daily Itinerary

On the last day of your trip, public transport will take you to your destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay at a location of your choice.

A beautiful lakeside landscape with houses on the slope and a mountain in the background.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

February to October

Recommended travel period

June to October

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Two dream routes on the panoramic train
On this trip, I was able to enjoy two of the most beautiful routes in Switzerland. All through the large windows of the panoramic trains.
Rahel