Bernina Express Classic - St. Moritz to Lugano

The Bernina Express route is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You travel from St. Moritz to sunny Lugano. You cross the Bernina Pass, drive past Lago Bianco and experience a ’roundabout ride’ over the circular viaduct in Brusio. The Bernina Express isn’t just travel – it’s part of the vacation.
Continue the Journey On Bernina Express Bus from Tirano to Lugano passing though the alps & Valleys. 

Train Departure Schedule

• 2026 : April - June , October - December , January - March , July - September

Winter and Late Autumn 2026

Winter Break 2026-

14 Dec 2025 – 1 May 2026

These dates are the winter timetable for early 2026.

Train departs St. Moritz (via Pontresina), and proceeds towards Tirano.

Bus then leaves Tirano and reached the destination, Lugano.

This combination gives you a continuous scenic journey from St. Moritz to Lugano via Tirano on the same day throughout this winter period.

Summer Break 2026 

2 May – 25 October 2026

This is the full summer timetable.

Train departs St. Moritz through Pontresina and reaches Tirano, connected to the bus to proceed towards Lugano.

Autumn 2026-

26 Oct – 12 Dec 2026

A second short winter window exists at the end of the year schedule, with trains departing daily.