Top 15 Rail Day Trips in 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.Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Compare Lake Como and Lugano in one small-group day trip from Milan, with trains, a lake cruise, free time, and an English-speaking guide.

“A great way to stop time and go back into the days of actual relaxation and stress free lifestyle. Embedding history and faith with the days of old. Loved this tour. Oleg was great”

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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.Tour Bernina Red Train And St Moritz from Milan

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

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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6.Venice and Verona Full-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 217 reviews · from $180

See Verona and Venice from Milan in one long train day, with a bilingual guide, major landmarks, free time, and plenty of walking.

“A amazing trip, the guide Hajar was so kind and so professional, she asked all the time and cared about the people in the group, but don’t have enough time at Verona”

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7.Venice and Verona Full Day Tour by Train from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

See Verona and Venice from Milan by train in one intense day, with a bilingual tour leader, free time, and plenty of walking.

“The tour was good and has the potential to be great with a little tweaking. The tour company should clarify the transportation plan for each destination as well as incorporate restroom/lunch breaks as it is a very long tour. We rushed through each city and did not spend quality time in Venice as I had thought. I was a bit disappointed but enjoyed the city nonetheless. Will definitely return on my own.”

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8.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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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.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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11.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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12.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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13.Villa del Balbianello and Varenna by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews

Take the train from Milan to Varenna, cruise to Lenno, visit Villa Balbianello and Villa Monastero, then return by rail.

“Very wonderful trip thank you so much for this activity, it was very enjoyable and charming places to visit”

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14.Florence Renaissance and Medieval: Day Trip from Milano by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $198

Review this Florence day trip from Milan by high-speed train, with a guided walk, free time, Duomo option, costs, and practical tips.

“Florence was stunning, so much more beautiful than I imagined. The streets were very busy though so if you don’t like crowds this isn’t the place for you. I also like that everything is in walking distance of everything else. Both of my guides for the day were extremely informative and helpful giving us all lots of information on Florence’s history and any tips on places to eat and things to see for our selves if we had some spare time. The facade of the Duomo is absolutely stunning and if there is one thing you should do if you like art it is to see this - it is…”

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15.Florence Walking Tour with Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · from $174

Take a high-speed train from Milan to Florence for a guided walk through Medici landmarks, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Renaissance art.

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