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Scenic Train Journeys in Italy: 15 to Book

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 scenic train journeys in Italy justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train - Lake Como by private boat
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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

1.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,648 reviews · 13 hours · from $159Our pick

Leave Milan by coach for a private Lake Como cruise, a scenic drive over the Maloja Pass, free time in St. Moritz, and a 2-hour Bernina Red Train ride. English and Spanish guides, including names such as Sabrina, Lina, and Simona, lead the day. Bring a passport, warm clothes, and snacks.

“The day was very well organised. Our guide Lina was amazing, she was very friendly, very knowledgeable and kept everyone to schedule. The day itself was brilliant from the boat trip around Lake Como, to time spent in St Moritz with the high light being the train ride through the alps on the bernina red train. The views were spectacular. it was worth every penny.”

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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip - Leaving Milan from Piazza 4 Novembre
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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

2.Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,495 reviews · 12 hours · from $122

Travel from Milan to Tirano by air-conditioned bus, cross the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Red Train, and spend about 90 minutes in St. Moritz. Guides such as Lina, Carolina, Simona, and Andrea have led recent departures. Bring your passport, a jacket, and room for photos.

“The trip was amazing which we will never forget Marina was a very nice sweetheart lady which made it our trip more relaxed and easy”

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Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan - Leaving Milan before the day begins
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Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

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

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

Travel from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, pause at Lake Como, then ride the second-class Bernina Red Train through the Alps to Tirano. Guides such as Sabrina, Monica, Barbara, and Maria Cristina are praised for clear commentary. Expect a scenic but very long day with up to 48 people.

“Amazing experience. Grest views. Even on a partly cloudy day it did not dissappint. Our guide, Alejandro was the best.”

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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan - The early departure from Milan
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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

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

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

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then through the Bernina Pass to Tirano on a second-class train with opening windows. Guides such as Sara, Anna, Simone, and Mario have led this route, which includes glaciers, the Brusio Viaduct, free time in St. Moritz, and a long return by bus.

“Very enjoyable day. Monica was the best and driver also very good.. The stay at St Moritz was a bit long as we did not choose to do any shopping or restaurants”

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Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps - Meeting at Milan Central Station at 8 a.m.
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Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps

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

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

Leave Milan Central Station with an English-speaking guide such as Luca, Silvia, or Paola, then travel through Lake Como and Valtellina before boarding the Bernina railway in Tirano. You’ll cross Alpine bridges, stop near the high summit, and visit St. Moritz on a long but memorable day.

“Fantastic day trip, well organized and our guide Luca was awesome!!! We had a perfect day, food recommendations were great as well. Totally worth it.”

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Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan - Maloja Pass gives the coach ride a purpose
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Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

6.Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave Milan early by coach for Tirano, cross the Alps on the second-class Bernina Red Train, and enjoy free time in St. Moritz. The route may run either way, with a multilingual guide such as Lina, Franco, or Andrea. Add a one-hour Lake Como cruise if you choose that option.

“Great and complete day to visit Switzerland and St Moritz. We saw all the Alps and the views were stunning and beautiful”

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St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan - The train from St. Moritz to Tirano
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St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan

7.St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $117

Travel from Milan to St Moritz by air-conditioned coach, then ride the Bernina Red Train to Tirano with opening windows and a reserved group wagon. Guides such as Amato, Elisabeth, Marina, and Salvatore have led this trip, which includes Alpine commentary and free time in both towns.

“If you wanna enjoy the trip more, book first class. The company I booked with does not have first class.”

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Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Train From Milan - Crossing toward the Bernina railway
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Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Train From Milan

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

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

Leave Milan by air-conditioned vehicle for Lake Como and Lecco, then cross into Switzerland for the red Bernina train between St. Moritz and Tirano. Guide Claudia, Mara, Anna, Paula, and others have led highly praised departures, but train seating and the exact route can vary.

“Fantastic trip a lot to see in one day very very knowledgeable and pleasant guy at very well spoken in English would definitely recommend”

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PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan - St. Moritz, lakes and polished Alpine style
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PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan

9.PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Giovanni leads a private 8 to 10-hour day from Lake Como or Milan into the Swiss Alps. You’ll ride the Bernina Red Train, explore St. Moritz, pass Valtellina vineyards, and may visit a local winery. Pickup, private transport, and WiFi are included. Train tickets and lunch cost extra.

“We had a wonderful day touring with Giovanni! My mother can't walk a lot and it was adjusted so she didn't have to do much walking at all. Giovanni worked with me to change the day of the tour when I had the chance to do something else I really wanted to and couldn't be back in time for the day originally scheduled. He picked us up on time at our hotel right on time and we took a nice drive to where the train left from and saw some beautiful territory. Giovanni got us settled onto the train and met us at the train where we got off. We…”

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From Como: Day trip to St. Moritz & Panoramic Bernina Express - Key points before you book
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From Como: Day trip to St. Moritz & Panoramic Bernina Express

10.From Como: Day trip to St. Moritz & Panoramic Bernina Express

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

Travel by coach from Como to St. Moritz, enjoy about an hour in town, then ride the panoramic Bernina Express to Tirano. Guides such as Amato, Maya, Sergio, and Chiara have led departures, while the route delivers glaciers, high passes, Alp Grüm, and the Brusio Spiral Viaduct.

“I wish I could rate this experience in two different ways. The town of St Moritz and the scenery from the Bernina Express were both wonderful. The mountains were so majestic and the valleys gorgeous!!! However, I can not recommend this tour company. We and 2 othRead more”

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Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train Tour from Milan - St. Moritz gives you two hours of Alpine glamour
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Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train Tour from Milan

11.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 48 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave Milan by air-conditioned coach for a Lake Como boat cruise, free time in St. Moritz, and a second-class Bernina Red Train ride to Tirano. Guides such as Clara, Andrea, Francesca, and Simona have earned praise for keeping this demanding day informative and on schedule.

“Tour is packed with activities and still allows for time on your own. Lake Como and San Moritz are both very beautiful places.”

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Private tour to Bernina train & Lake Como. Hotel pick-up - An hour in St. Moritz at 1,856 meters
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Private tour to Bernina train & Lake Como. Hotel pick-up

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

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

Travel from your Milan-area hotel to St. Moritz, ride the second-class Bernina Red Train to Tirano, and return by private vehicle. An optional stop in Varenna or Lecco adds Lake Como. Your guide handles the route, tickets, and timing.

“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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From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour - From Lake Como or Milan to Tirano
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From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

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

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

Travel from Lake Como or Milan by private car to Tirano, then ride first class on the Bernina Red Train to St. Moritz. You’ll see Alpine lakes, glaciers, and villages before returning by car through Maloja Pass, with stops at Lake Silvaplana and Acquafraggia Falls. Giovanni is a frequently requested driver.

“Quite a memorable trip! Our trip began with our driver Giovanni who did a magnificent job of narrating our drive from Cadenabbia to Torino. He was informative, entertaining and friendly! A great ambassador for Italy and this trip. The train ride to St Moritz was fantastic and a once in a lifetime experience. The mountains are majestic and the views spectacular. Once in St. Moritz, Giovanni was waiting for us to get off the train and bring us to the center of St. Moritiz where we lunched and had time for sight seeing. Giovanni then took us on a scenic drive down the Alps back to Cadenabbia, again providing a…”

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6-Day Italian Lakes, Milan with Bernina Express Train Experience - Milan begins with art, opera, and a grand cathedral
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6-Day Italian Lakes, Milan with Bernina Express Train Experience

14.6-Day Italian Lakes, Milan with Bernina Express Train Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $2,194

Travel from Milan through Lake Como, Garda, and other northern Italian lakes, with boat rides, Verona’s Roman and medieval sights, a Bernina Express run to St. Moritz, and Franciacorta wine tasting. Guides such as Andrea and Alessandro may lead the trip, with hotels and transport included.

“A wonderful tour with an amazing guide. If you only have a few days to travel in the lake region, this tour will hit all of the highlights. It was also a very good blend of guided tour with enough free time to shop and explore on our own. The only reason I did not provide a 5 star rating was the hotels. Although they were clean and convenient, they were quite basic.”

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From Milan: Bernina Express Day Trip to Tirano & St. Moritz - Tirano, the Italian gateway
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From Milan: Bernina Express Day Trip to Tirano & St. Moritz

15.Bernina Express Day Trip to Tirano & St. Moritz

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $166

Leave Milan at 8:00 a.m. for Tirano and St. Moritz by coach, then ride the Bernina Red Train through the Swiss Alps. An English and Spanish-speaking assistant, standard-class rail ticket, insurance, and round-trip transport are included. Monica may lead some departures.

“The meeting point is quite chaotic . Coach drivers unhelpful. Make sure you know the name of your operator ( Viator) is not the tour organiser . Need your passport for this one. This trip is not the red train trip.”

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