trenino rosso del bernina

- short but helpful bits of information about the train itself and the route- nice catering service if you book a seat in the Bernina Express train doing the route in opposite directions each once a day. Book your seat in advance on www.rhb.ch- the Unesco world heritage route itself is so amazing.- it is a rather long journey so i can recommend a night in tirano ( btw: rather than Poschiavo)

Woke up in Tirano to low cloud and snow, so expected this part of my journey (Malta-Scotland mostly by train) to be a disappointment. Nothing of the sort. Before long we were out above the clouds and the scenery was utterly breathtaking. Huge panoramic windows (an additional 5 Euro to travel in these carriages) proved their worth as we climbed into the Alps. from the brusio Spiral on the scenery just got better and better.

Took this trip from Tirano to St Moritz in summer 2014 whilst travelling Italy with 3 friends.we're in our 30's but this was still a breath-taking railway trip - the views were incredible. St Moritz was a wonderful town, and greeted us with a fine lunch next to the lake.Highly recommended..... if somewhat of a trek from Mennagio (Lake Como) that morning! :)

we travelled on the bernina as a family.it's an amazing journey up to the bernina road.we took the train from tirano to st moritz.take out your cameras during the journey.when we arrived in st moritz it was snowing.i think in summer is beautiful too because one can see different views and the lake wouldn't be frozen.

... no wonder! It is wonderful! The swiss train pulls from the train station, passes slowly in to the city, in front of the Madonna of Tirano church in the back, and starts climbing towards Switzerland. Travelled in october, the train was empty and I was the only traveller in the first class carriage!Breathtaking scenery unfold in front of you during the climb you pass through small swiss villages and accelerate in the Alps. There is a guide you can buy in the store near the station that explains the history of each train stop. It is well worth the investment as there is no description during the climb (not like in some tourist train), bar service is possible, during the approx 2h30 hour climb. It is like a travel in time as you go from "tropical" to alpine weather in a few minutes. There is a climb that is spiral, then bridges, through tunnels and across viaducts to reach the Piz Bernina at 4,049 m. My stop was St-Moritz where I took a small lunch (and caught my breath!) to pursue the trip to Zurich.This is a scenic train ride that is a "must" for train and nature lovers!

If you want to experience stunning alpine scenery that changes at almost every turn, and do this in comfort, then the Trenino rosso del Bernina is the little train that can make this happen. I've done this a few times and never cease to be amazed by the beauty of the scenery as this Unesco listed train goes from the Italian town of Tirano to St. Moritz. To make the most of a day trip, I took the 8:50am train and enjoyed the journey of almost two and a half hours, through the Bernina Pass, seeing quaint townships, lakes and snow capped mountains. The one-way trip cost approximately 20 euros - definitely one trip I'll do again when I return to Tirano. This is a journey that can be taken in winter as well as the warmer months of the year and it's equally spectacular.

We changed the tour plan just to ride Bernina Express. Didnt disappoint. We went to Tirano from Milan ( which itself was a journey of its own - going by the side of lake Como for long time). We managed to catch the 8:30 AM train from Milan, arrive at approx 10:40 AM in Tirano. Had plenty of time and spent in the small square in front and a bit of town. Enough restaurants in the area. There is a tourist train that probably takes you for a round in the town. We bought the swiss pass for our journey here. Euros, CHF and cards accepted. Trenitalia and SBB / Rhaetish Bahn stations are just next to each other. Tran journey itself was amazing, the scenic mountains, great engg viaducts and bridges coming one after other. Only issue was the glare of the panoramic windows on photos - have to trade that in for the view. You get basic service with some drinks and Rhatishbanh souvenirs. Enjoyed thoroughly.

We travelled from Tirano to St Moritz on the same day in first class of the panoramic train 212 CHF plus a booking fee (34CHF?) paid at the time of making the online reservation for 2 people and our 18 month old traveled for free on our laps, which in reality was not necessary as there is plenty of space in 1st class and you spend most of the time standing, camera in hand. We had a whole carriage to ourselves coming back! Could do with a buffet cart on the train rather than having to go and find the conductor.It was raining when we went and sunny when we returned so we got very lucky and could take as many photos as we wanted with different feeling due to the weather.St Moritz was a bit disappointing, yes it was wealthy when you were in the centre but if you walk around the lake you see that the local council has approved some very sad grey bland buildings around the lake, out of character with Swiss postcard style we imagined.

The poschiavo valley has a particular silent beauty. It makes a lot of sense to discover the whole valley, starting from tirano up to the bernina pass. The train is a great way to do so.

You can travel on two types of train from Tirano to St. Moritz - the famous Bernina express (which charges a supplement) or the standard 'Treno rosso'. The express is designed for tourists and has very large glass windows. Even on a dull day there are spectacular views, and the steep gradients of the line make it a thrilling experience for all ages. Throw into the mix glaciers (although low cloud will prevent you from seeing them) and the glamourous destination of St. Moritz and you have a great, albeit expensive, day trip.Try to book early for a window seat in high season (August and Winter). We booked the Bernina Express about a month before travelling, but only got the return standard ticket for the Treno Rosso the night before at the booking office - you can't book seats on this. We would thoroughly recommend this trip.You do cross an international border, although we were not asked to show our passports, it is a possibility.

Personally I thought it was okay...why okay????1. €5.50 for a bottle of beer in the train2. You get the same view if you take the normal train as it takes the same line...3. The train doesn't stop at all stops so getting off to take pictures is not an option. There were some breathtaking stops which I wanted to get off but could not as the train didn't stop.4. I think this is perfect for my parents who are less adventurous and don't want to walk at all...5. If you miss it there might not be another one coming....

Simply amazing. If you're visiting Tirano and you don't take this trip you are mad. If you have kids and want a shorter trip with the best of the scenery don't go all the way to St Moritz, alight at Mt Grum, have lunch and return from there.

My wife and I planned our holiday around the Bernina red train journey from Tirana to Chur. We opted to pay a supplement for 1st class seats to enjoy more comfort and space, and thought this money well spent. The train journey itself, especially the first half of the journey up into the mountains, is spectacular (aided by perfect weather conditions).

We travelled from St Moritz to Tirano . A very scenic and enjoyable journey through one of the best parts of Switzerland . Being a two hour journey , it maintains your excitement level . You see snow clad peaks , lakes and beautiful villages during the journey .

Outstanding scenery - very new and clean train - commentary provided - an ideal link between Italy and Switzerland - could not fault