Bernina Line by train: Switzerland to Italy rail inspiration
The Bernina Line brings together high Alpine scenery and an arrival in Italy. For travellers who love the view as much as the destination, it is a compelling European rail journey.
Choose your kind of Alpine journey
Rhaetian Railway describes the Bernina Line between St. Moritz and Tirano as a journey through Alpine landscapes and past Lago Bianco. Use its official information to compare the Bernina Express with regional train options. Check the precise starting point of the service you choose; different itineraries are not interchangeable.
Separate the ticket from the seat
Before paying, establish whether your chosen service needs a separate seat reservation and whether a rail pass covers the fare. A pass and a seat reservation are different purchases. Check current conditions directly with the railway for the train and date you want.
Give the mountains their own day
Our suggested plan is to stay nearby before the journey, travel in daylight and avoid a tight onward connection. Pack layers and choose a manageable amount of luggage. The hero artwork on this site is an illustrative Alpine scene, not a documentary image of this railway.
Check before you travel
Route inspiration is not a live timetable or fare quote. Check current availability, ticket conditions, engineering works and assistance arrangements for your travel date.
Rhaetian Railway route and ticket information ↗Source checked 5 October 2026.