Bernina Express Scenic Train Day Trip from Milan
Milan, Italy
About This Activity
Take a direct train from Milano Centrale to the border town of Tirano (2 hours, ~€12), then board the Bernina Express — a UNESCO World Heritage railway that climbs 2,253 metres over the Alps to St. Moritz. The 2.5-hour ride crosses spiral viaducts, skirts the Morteratsch Glacier, and passes Piz Palü peak. Panoramic carriage windows frame every view. Return to Milan by train in the early evening. Total day costs roughly €100-140 including all trains and seat reservations; book Bernina Express seats in advance.
Seasonal note: Glacier views clearest in summer; winter snow adds drama but reduces visibility
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This activity appears in 7 of our curated itineraries.
Best 10 Days in Italy — Adventure
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany
Best 14 Days in Italy — Adventure
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Adventure
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Based in Milan
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 28 Days in Italy — Nature
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 28 Days in Italy — Adventure
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
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