The 14 Best Bernina Express Day Trips from Milan

1.Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,954 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan to St. Moritz through UNESCO-listed Alpine scenery, with free time in Switzerland and round-trip coach travel.

“The tour was great! From beginning to end, our guide Barbara and our driver Enzo took great care of everyone. Barbara offered history and explanation of sights along the way while on the bus and the train. She gave clear, exact directions as to what time and where to meet after our free time in St. Moritz. She also gave great suggestions for lunch and shopping locations. The Bernina train ride was comfortable and the scenery was amazing. If you’re thinking about booking this tour as you read this review, don’t hesitate!”

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2.Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Review the Milan to St. Moritz Bernina Red Train day trip, with route details, costs, seating tips, border advice, and honest drawbacks.

“For the bad .. That there is walking involved. If you have mobility issues or can't walk for a distance this isn't for you. Tour people need to have proper pickup points. We had to wait in a sketchy part of Milan at 6am. They should've had one local point to meet for all passengers like at Milano Visitor Center where Zani business is at. Don't have to meet at 6am as we didn't leave for the actual tour until after 8am. Waste of time. There were people complaining once on the train because we have ability to open the window to take pics/ video but there were some saying…”

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3.Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,042 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Best value

See Lake Como by boat, explore Bellagio, and cross into Lugano on a well-organized 10.5-hour day trip from Milan.

“Excellent tour and guide! Sara was very kind, knowledgable and funny! We really enjoyed this tour!!!”

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4.Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Ride the Bernina railway from Milan through Lake Como, Tirano, glaciers, and the Swiss Alps on a long but memorable small-group day trip.

“it is a long trip mostly spent on a cramped bus. Beautiful views during the journey. Very little time spent in St. Moritz. The return is not by train but bus and is subject to traffick delays. Our guide Julia was knowledgeable and friendly. Our driver was skilled and patient.”

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5.Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

See Bellagio and Lugano from Milan on a 10.5-hour coach and ferry tour with free time, Alpine views, and an easy Swiss border crossing.

“Barbara was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed all of our trip. We appreciated her knowledge and suggestions for things to see and places to eat on our visit.”

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6.Tour Bernina Red Train And St Moritz from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $142

Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan to St. Moritz, cross the Alps, visit Tirano, and add a Lake Como cruise on this long but scenic day trip.

“Trip was excellent…bus collected us in time as planned, there were rest stops and the guide was excellent. The train trip was fabulous…overall a wonderful day out”

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7.Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Train From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $211

Ride the Bernina route from Milan through Lake Como and the Swiss Alps, with mountain views, open-window train cars, and a long but memorable day.

“Mara was a excellent tour guide, she did everything possible to ensure everyone in the group had a great time. We had a fun and informative day.”

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8.Day trip to St. Moritz & Panoramic Bernina Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $200

Review of the Como to St. Moritz day trip with the panoramic Bernina Express, mountain views, practical tips, costs, timing, and drawbacks.

“Great concept - bus to St Moritz, return via Bernina Express - very good for a memorable one day trip from Lake Como to Switzerland. But get a more talented guide who would bring things to life. Also increase pick up locations at Lake Como - we had to spend $150 in taxi from Bellagio to catch morning bus. Also guide would not allow for dropping us off near Lecko for convenient trip back to Bellagio.”

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9.Private tour to Bernina train & Lake Como. Hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $1,245

Ride the Bernina train from St. Moritz to Tirano with private Milan transfers, Alpine views, and an optional Lake Como stop.

“Amazing places to see rate the experience was great. Only issue was that our guide talked VERY softly and we had a hard time hearing. We repeatedly asked her to speak up but she did not. Overall it was good.”

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10.Lake Como & Switzerland Day Trip from Milan with Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 38 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of the Lake Como and Lugano day trip from Milan, with a scenic boat ride, coach transport, guide support, free time, costs, and key cautions.

“Very comfortable, punctuality Knowledge of tour guide We wanted to buy Swiss chocolate from store they were not taking credit card”

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11.From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $922

Ride the Bernina Red Train from Tirano to St. Moritz, then return through Alpine passes, Lake Silvaplana, and Acquafraggia Falls.

“We had an amazing time and the train ride (first class) was awesome. Rea was in constant communication with me from the day I purchase the tour. She was really on top of her game. Giovanni was a great/fun driver. He knew the area very well and had insightful stories. They both went above and beyond for my family. I would recommend this trip to anyone.”

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12.Lake Como cruise, St.Moritz and Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 29 reviews · from $202

Review of Milan’s Lake Como cruise, St. Moritz visit, and Bernina train ride, with honest advice on timing, value, guides, and what to expect.

“the only draw back of this trip was the pickup time ,which was 40 minutes late?????The excuse was not satisfactory,and have reduced half an hour from the schedule.The tour guide -Simona -was ablessing ,She took care of almost everything Read more”

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13.Interlaken and the Green Train of Swiss Alps Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 27 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride Swiss Alpine trains, cruise Lake Thun, and explore Interlaken on a long but scenic day trip from Milan.

“We had a wonderful day exploring Interlaken. The Alps are amazingly beautiful. Our guides were wonderful and did well keeping us all together and showing us wonderful places for lunch and souvenirs. Be sure to have lunch across from the park. The view is breathtaking! It's a long day with a bus and a couple of trains each way to/from the boat, but definitely worth it!”

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14.Bernina and Glacier Train Two Routes in One Day from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $163

Ride Switzerland’s Albula and Bernina routes from Milan, cross the Landwasser Viaduct, visit St. Moritz, and return by coach.

“Overall, good experience, however, I would like to add that this is a ONE train experience as the title can be misinterpreted when you read “two train routes” does not mean you will travel both the Glacier and the Bernina Express. In reality you get picked up in Milan (two optionRead more”

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