Bernina Express | Tirano to St. Moritz | 4k

Join us through the snowy alps of Italy and Switzerland on the famous Bernina Express with a quick stop in the posh ski town of St. Moritz!
00:00: Bernina Express
05:02: St. Moritz
09:38: Finding a place to sleep....

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

During the summer a red bus called BERNINA EXPRESS like the train connects Lugano with Tirano and vice versa. It is accessible with Eurail, Interrail, Swiss Travel Pass and similar passes.

[@cc-vd7io]

Thank you for your great video. We are flying into Venice, Italy arriving September 3, 2023 with plans to ride the train from Venice to Zurich, departing Zurich at 13:20 on September 8, 2023. My intention is to ride the Bernina Express with overnights along the way. Do you have any suggestions as to the most economical overnights (Hotel) and booking methods for the train and hotels. Thank you, again.

[@zachandrachel]

Wow! That sounds like an amazing trip. We booked the train via the SBB mobile app. In terms of saving money, sleeping and eating outside of Switzerland is helpful. We have found that staying in Italy and Austria (Austria would be out of the way for you I think) to be far more economical. When we have stayed in Switzerland, we stayed primarily in hostels because it was so expensive. Sometimes you can catch deals on Hotwire, and comparing hotel prices on Google tends to work pretty well. We have recently been using Agoda to book hotels and have gotten some good deals, but I am not sure if that site is as helpful in the European Alps. If you can, Lucerne is a beautiful city and well worth the stop.

[@asmr-pov]

Thank you for the video!

[@zachandrachel]

You’re welcome. We enjoy making them. Thank for watching :)

[@PINTIE1138]

Hi.. great journey. great video. a question for clarification please. When Rachel describing the train carriages where one can open the windows, is she saying choose the carriages with "two person seats? Thank you

[@zachandrachel]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. I think I was discussing the merits of the panoramic carriages vs the regular ones. We upgraded to the panoramic carriages, which was really cool, but we weren't able to open the windows. The people with the cheaper seats were able to open their windows, which is really nice for photography.

[@KavalSheth]

Which seats to book

[@danielaseveriche6]

I am very confused trying to buy the tickets. Did you buy them in advance? Or can I just buy them at the station in Tirano.

[@zachandrachel]

Yes, we bought our tickets in advance using an app called SBB Mobile (Swiss Rail). At the last minute, we decided to upgrade our tickets to the panoramic carriage, We were able to pay the attendant for the upgrade. I think you might be able to book the panoramic carriage in advance, but I'm not sure.

[@danielaseveriche6]

Thank you! We have been trying to book it but it seems confusing as it says ticket reservation but it comes at a price of 340 for 4 so not sure if the tickets is included 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@KavalSheth]

Best website to book these train tickets.

[@Zorro.777]

Can we find snow in September end ?

[@cindynlb0]

Hello! When on season month took the video? I will visit Paris Switzerland and Italy on Oct 25 to Nov 8,2023 … so im plotting my schedule best time to visit 🇨🇭 Luzern…Will do the train ride.

[@zachandrachel]

Wow. That sounds like a wonderful trip. Those are all great places! We took the train ride on December 2nd. I would imagine you would see more fall foliage in October and November. Hope you have an awesome trip. Thanks for watching!

[@elyp4771]

How do you knew which are regular carts and which ones are the panoramic? I am going in late nov.. one way italy to zurich..thanks😃

[@zachandrachel]

We upgraded when we arrived at the train station to get the panoramic seats. We were unable to book those in advance though. I’m not sure how to do it. I’m sorry. If I see a way, I will let you know. I think first class would probably get you the panoramic seats but I’m not 100% sure.

[@monicakristinevasquez4211]

Hello! I'll be doing the same route just as you did! Got me soo excited watching your video 😍 are the panoramic cars the 1st class?

[@zachandrachel]

Excited for you all! I am not sure if the panoramic cars are first class. We upgraded to that coach on the train.I would recommend booking ahead of time though. I think you can book them here: tickets.rhb.ch/en/pages/bernina-express

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

The 1st class compartments are recognizable by looking at the yellow band located on the outside of the carriage, right above the relevant windows. The same goes for the electric train called Allegra (a form of greeting in the Rhaeto-Romanic language) which for some years has replaced the electric locomotive or the electric railcar. Even if it pulls the train called BERNINA EXPRESS, the seats of the electric train called Allegra do not require reservations.

[@chichiesdiary]

hi, is bernina express train included in global eurail pass? thanks

[@lolibyrd2201]

If taking the train from ST. Moritz to the end at Tirano, can we ride back on the same day? Or you have to stay at Tirano, Italy. Thank.

[@zachandrachel]

Hey Loli, you can ride back on the same day! Depending on the time of year, it may be dark on your way back though.

[@lolibyrd2201]

@@zachandrachel thank you very much

[@sushovanmukherjee917]

Beautiful video...is bernina price from tirano to zurich discounted if we have euro rail pass or swiss trav pass

[@zachandrachel]

Hey Sushovan, I am not sure. It looks like these websites might be helpful though: www.eurail.com/en/get-inspired/trains-europe/scenic-train-routes/bernina-express www.myswissalps.com/berninaexpress/tickets Happy travels!

[@sushovanmukherjee917]

@@zachandrachel thanks for the guidance and the amazing travel tips

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

Not only is the entire RhB railway network included in the Swiss Travel Pass and the Eurail Pass, but also the RhB bus to Lugano which in Tirano RhB awaits the arrival of the Bernina Express from Chur. Only the seat reservation is not included.

[@rajanigummadi9339]

Last year we travelled in this route

[@ambs9555]

are you in a first class or secound class ?

[@zachandrachel]

We rode in 2nd class. The main difference I believe is the seat configuration. Ours was a 2-2 configuration while 1st is a 1-2 configuration.

[@torabanerjee5400]

Ur return journey was also in bernina express or in some other train? If so can u share the details plz

[@zachandrachel]

We rode the local train both ways. They have Bernina Express cars though. On the way back, we weren’t in the Express car. Hope that helps!

[@torabanerjee5400]

​@@zachandrachel thank u so much fr ur reply. I have one question how to book bernina ex car in local trains? Should I book it online or at train station?

[@zachandrachel]

@@torabanerjee5400 Sorry. I must have missed this comment. Hope we are not too late. We booked our tickets online with the SBB app. Hope you have a great time on the train!

[@StelaSequin]

Hi! Is this return ticket? We will go from St.Moritz but want go back The same day to St.moritz

[@zachandrachel]

Hey Stela, you can take the Bernina Express in either direction and return on the same day! We purchased two separate tickets.

[@jaketherunner6411]

How long is this train ride

[@torabanerjee5400]

Hi can u tell me how long it will take to reach saint moritz from tirano?

[@zachandrachel]

Hey Tora, I think it takes around 2 and a half hours by train.

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

RE rated trains take 2 hours and 11 minutes. R-rated trains instead take 2 hours and 30 minutes.

[@tahirmaqsood500]

why is the train empty

[@kovie9162]

Nice video. We might take it next year so you're giving us a preview. Btw it's pronounced "San Moritz", like "San Francisco".

[@juliewillard1367]

I am going on this trip in May ❤

[@zachandrachel]

Excited for you! Spring will be beautiful I'm sure.

[@tarikkaratren]

good travel

[@IanSusilo-yz9pz]

I hope someday i will do these journey

[@zachandrachel]

Hope you will be able to do the journey as well! It's a beautiful place.

[@IanSusilo-yz9pz]

@@zachandrachel 🤲actually I'm far away from this place

[@sandallocoutinho8397]

👏👍

[@zachandrachel]

Thank you!

[@belogical8910]

The journey month please !

[@zachandrachel]

Thanks for watching. We rode the train the beginning of December.

[@franciscorodriguezsalmoral8416]

Bocetos de trenes y maquetas de los trenes

[@benedictdesilva6677]

Somewhat jarring to a near-local how you both pronounce *Tirano* making it sound so much like a North American rendition of *Toronto* - with the characteristic _t glottalisation_ (t dropping if not at the beginning of a word). Next time: Clearly enunciate the first syllable to form the sound of the hot beverage *tea* - then the remaining syllables *rano* should follow effortlessly. That would then sound familiar and _like/a/ music/a/_ to an italianate ear! Thanks for an atmospheric view of my neck of the woods.

[@zachandrachel]

Hi Benedict, Thanks for the help with the pronunciation! As we travel we try to learn how to pronounce places and things correctly but we often fail (sometimes epically). Thanks for watching and helping us learn something new today.

[@chipito323334]

Hello man I wanted to contact you to ask you about Bernina please

[@kevinandange]

Wow. Definitely some breathtaking views there. We are looking at doing this trip in May. Can't wait. We are actually thinking of the cheaper seats too as to be able to open the window while filming. Thanks for sharing your ride with us. Really enjoyed watching 😀😃

[@zachandrachel]

It's a hard choice since the panoramic windows are really nice to look out of. If filming is important, the cheaper seats would be the way to go. It was difficult to get pictures and video without a glare. Hope you get to take the Bernina Express this spring. I'm sure it would be gorgeous!

[@dantecami1]

very nice video, but passengers can not film as you do, without the glass of the windows. Reflection is crap

[@zachandrachel]

Hey Dante, we mostly filmed in the area between carriages where we could open the window. Agreed the glare in the express cars is bad for filming and photography.

[@brahmpreets_podcast]

Look up polarizer filters. You can completely remove reflections with them.

[@dantecami1]

@@brahmpreets_podcast You didn't use any filters

[@fakhriyoranorboev170]

Great video guys! May I please ask when was this trip? Curious cuz I'm planning to do this route in mid March

[@zachandrachel]

Hello, This was on December 2. I would think it would be very snowy and beautiful in mid March although I'm sure it is beautiful anytime of the year!

[@alyliving]

Hi I would like to know if its on january thank you so much

[@zachandrachel]

Hi Al. We rode the train in early December, but I’m sure the route is just as beautiful in January and I’d bet the snow in St Moritz is better!

[@drpepperjunior]

Great video! That is neat that they have the same train cars so you can still see the landscape.

[@trailblazinpeppers]

Wow! We have been wanting to do that train ride. Love the video.

[@zachandrachel]

Hope you all get to do it soon! It's especially beautiful in the winter.

[@panhiathao2818]

Awesome Video!

[@tahirmaqsood500]

where are the other passengers

[@zachandrachel]

It was actually quite full. We filmed between the cars because we could open the windows there.