Experience the fascination of the Bernina Express on one of the most beautiful train routes in the world. The route is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and takes you from the peaks of St. Moritz over the Bernina Pass to Tirano (IT) and onwards by bus to sunny Lugano. Along the way, you will complete a 180-degree loop in the Montebello curve – an experience you won't soon forget.
5 days / 4 nights
from £ 750
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 19.08.2025.
The highest adhesion railway in Europe and the steepest in the world on the Bernina Line
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
"Dolce Vita" in Lugano
Idyllic journey through Valtellina on the Bernina Express bus
180-degree loop in the Montebello curve
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St. Moritz – Lugano
St. Moritz – Lugano
Lugano – St. Moritz
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in St. Moritz
Day 2 Stay in St. Moritz
Day 3 Ride on the Bernina Express
Day 4 Stay in Lugano
Day 5 Return journey from Lugano
Day 1
Arrival in St. Moritz
Itinerary
You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to St. Moritz. Enjoy the journey and the beautiful scenery along the way.
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 2
Stay in St. Moritz
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You have a day at your leisure in St. Moritz. Explore the Alpine town and the breathtaking surroundings.
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 3
Ride on the Bernina Express
Itinerary
You travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy. You then travel on the Bernina Express bus through the Valtellina to Lugano.
Journey time: approx. 8 hours
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 4
Stay in Lugano
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Spend a day in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside promenade and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere.
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 5
Return journey from Lugano
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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.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
February to November
Recommended travel period
May to October
High season
July to September
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Diverse landscapes
For me, the route between St. Moritz and Lugano is the most beautiful in the country. The journey on the Bernina Express through diverse landscapes and pretty villages is incomparable.
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5 days / 4 nights
from £ 750
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 19.08.2025.
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