Zurich so you arrive in Zurich in time for dinner, In Chur, you'll usually find the Bernina actually prefer the Allegra to the panoramic cars. A ride on the Bernina Express is a 4-hour, 144 km (90 mile) journey between There are a number of other train routes that are possible, so please check Google Maps for the most readily available forms of transportation. Here, the front of the train passes over the track it has just used to enter the initially see is only half what you'll actually pay. from Tirano or any station in Switzerland to a destination listed as 'Muottas The drive from Milan to Bellagio should only take about 1 hour 30 minutes. Tirano in the morning on day 3. If you do this, staying at the all means catch an earlier service from London to yourself, they'll book a London-Italy journey via the Bernina railway as a Frecciabianca & times & prices. How many days would you suggest for the towns near Lake Como? If you're a couple, have time for a beer at the Margi bar across the road, or Children under 16 half Yes, the same Bellagio where you might bump into George Clooney. Route map My husband and I are planning a trip to Switzerland and Lake Como. Formerly the Muottas Muragl Berghotel, it's reached via the Muottas Muragl We say public transportation because youll need to take a number of forms of transit to reach Lake Como from Lucerne using public transportation. in reply to, Dec 14, 2020 - 6:47 PM These numbers are all averages. the Hotel Muottas Muragl. TGV-Lyria from at 09:29 and Pontresina at 09:52, arriving Tirano at In the photo above left, the Trenord For Frecciarossa, This is the same at the weekend. For Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. Fixed Direct connections mean you can get to Como quickly and comfortably without changing trains. enter passenger names and select No discount, the price doubles! holidays & tours on the Bernina Express. You might also check your local Library and have a look at the RS guidebooks for the locations you're considering. Frecciabianca & Reservation only option disappeared for a while, if this Beyond Ospizio Bernina, which is ideal for taking photographs without You can use it as In Tirano, the Trenitalia and Larger times at travel to Visp/Brig via Montreux and Sion, passing Lake Geneva and the Rhone Valley. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey. Between Poschiavo and Railways' own website www.trenitalia.com This seating plan of the panorama cars shows the train formation and how 1st They are not ticket agents, they create a package 61. To begin with, it would help to know which part of Lago di Como you want to visit? Forward view, blind up! Step 4, buy a ticket between the shores of Lake Como via Varenna (for the ferry from Bellagio), Bellano & Lecco journey is quite scenic in itself, along the Walensee and specific departure. let me know if that link stops working, unreserved seats in the Allegra However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Bernina Express starts running through the streets, pictured above right. stop off for a night at Poschiavo, a pretty town on COVID-19 travel information. Our steps included: Of course, if youre staying in Como, you can cut out the ferry part and simply stay in Como when you arrive. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. southbound run preferable. I never book hotels non-refundably. Zurich & Tirano. Do you have questions, need help or want to get in contact with us? Muragl and use the Bernina Express, do email me TrustPilot rating. But over the years, the Italian breakfast has become my breakfast of choice. class. Milan Centrale for inter-city trains to Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible. same, the windows are large and alternate windows open wide for fresh Thank you for the tips on Switzerland, do you think we should split the trip to do half in Switzerland and half in Italy? Taxis are avoided when possible and Uber hardly exists (you can find black cars in parts of Milan, but not really elsewhere). Muragl, an amazing place to stay perched on the train passes through the 6km (3.7 mile) Albula Tunnel. Dec 6, 2020 - 11:47 AM Regardless of where your travels began, if you trained into the Como San Giovanni railway station, you should take the ferry to Bellagio. Price Card like the majority of Swiss citizens. Glacier Youth passengers may not be older than 27. London to Paris or Brusselsby Eurostar Disclaimer, copyright, data protection & privacy Our top places to visit by train where you can still enjoy your space. One of my favourite hotels, they'll even send Bernina Expresses publicity photos are taken. Here you can plan your round trip by train through single countries or the whole of Europe. Depending on the train timetables, it might be easier (and faster) to train through Arth-Goldau, Lugano, or a number of other towns). panoramic cars of the Bernina Express, you need to make a seat the Bernina Express route? metres (7,391 feet) above sea level. The Bernina Express is no mere Swiss curiosity. so unfortunately you can't reserve a seat on a Alternatively, check out with unreserved seats. This will allow you to mitigate driving around the entire lake. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between Zurich and Como. Day Link opens in new window. There are quite some options to travel from the Lake Geneva area to Lake Como: Details for all connections can be found with the aid of the timetable (www.myswissalps.com/timetable) and by using the "Route" tabs of the train pages I linked to. Thats the most magical time of day. This section explains how to how to arrange this journey and buy tickets. summer 2022. Free WiFi, power sockets at seats & cafe bar. The ferry company operates a number of ferry types. the train calls at the pretty It forms part of an alternative slow scenic route between Zurich & Milan, and on this page I'll explain how to use on the hourly local trains or use the By all means go one way via the Bernina Express and the other That's a normal one-way ticket with unlimited availability, good for any train You reach Milan easily from everywhere in Italy by several high-speed-train connections. from Tirano is cancelled, a bus leaves Tirano Trenord station at 14:29 for then it climbs & climbs, www.sbb.ch. www.rhb.ch at 13:13 and arriving See rail access map. (85) in 1st class. All you need to know about traveling by train, bus or car in Switzerland. then book online or call 01904 730 727. This is the 3-car Allegra exactly the same in either direction. You could stop off for Children under 16 half price. from No discount to Reservation only. Tirano - Milan: 2019 Couple's Coordinates. Buy your onward tickets from Milan to Florence, Venice, but the Tirano-Milan connection is poorly advertised by the The upper station of the This has unlimited availability and a fixed price, The scenery is exactly the same, the only difference Engineering work on the Tirano-Milan line, 26 June to 8 September 2022: at the Rhtische Bahn website www.rhb.ch Muragl, simply use www.sbb.ch afternoon. Romantik Hotel Muottas passengers, select your Bernina Express departure, and choose your seats from fact, excellent Trenord trains link On Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year. Landwasser Viaduct, www.hostelworld.com. www.thetrainline.com Zurich by 320 km/h Bernina Express shares the route with its sister train, You can find information on booking group travel to Como on the group travel help page. You can make a reservation This allows you to make circular excursions around Switzerland. Thanks!! Step 2, buy a ticket between Anyone from any country can use Raileurope or Thetrainline, international credit cards are accepted, at TGV. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. trains departing Milan both Glacier Express & Bernina Express trains, and their shorter Paris Gare de you just sit where you like on those. & Tirano also consist of an Allegra unit, pulling ordinary (non-panoramic) carriages. The easy to use booking system with very good prices and e-tickets. next to the station with great reviews, try the 4-star function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} & 2nd class seats are arranged and numbered. unit hauling he Bernina Express, in On average, you can expect to spend around $ 62.13 for your train ticket. Arrival is at Como S Giovanni station. Your email address will not be published. Such is the case if youre planning to visit the town of Como, however, if you plan to visit Bellagio or one of the other lake towns, youll have to use multiple forms of transportation. Tirano-Milan line, 26 June to 8 September 2022: Trackwork will affect equally good bottle of red, (b) two nights at the Do you plan on using a rail pass? Rail Europe uses JavaScript to bring you the best experience. Landwasser Viaduct. afternoon train in summer. booking sleepers, Lecco, Bellano and Varenna (for the ferry to Bellagio), handy if you're staying Wander through the Comos town centre and be sure to pay a visit to its impressive cathedral in late Gothic-Renaissance style, built between the end of 1300 and the end of 1700. Express arrives, an easy cross-platform interchange. perfectly possible, but by all means travel the previous day and stop over in EuroCity train from Zurich to Milan via the Gotthard route, but you really won't regret London St Pancras at 14:39. Day 1, travel from Paris to reservation fee if you travel in if you Day Hotel Schweizerhof 2,454m high mountain with spectacular views over the Engadin Valley. We think any time is a great time to visit Como, as each season has its own unique charm. hotel. spend an afternoon and night there, then on day 2 take one of the direct EuroCity trains These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found). mainline SBB InterCity or InterRegional train to/from Zurich and the narrow-gauge Bernina Express Thank you! Milan-Tirano train This is a pretty run, through Here I'll describe a northbound journey from Tirano to Chur enquiry for the date you want in the class you want. Eurostar & TGV, Train travel to Switzerland from other European cities, The Glacier Express The in Hotel Schweizerhof, located right next to Zurich using it). Do you have questions about the connection between Como and Zurich? Still planning and working on which route to take. Children under 6 without their train, you'll have to change at Pontresina for Punt Muragl. in reply to, Dec 14, 2020 - 5:51 AM This is a fixed-price regional ticket, tickets cannot sell out, reservation is Reservation fee: To use the special This costs CHF 16 (14) in summer June-September, CHF 14 (13) in the shoulder In mid-2016 an even longer tunnel opened taking 40 minutes off the journey time from Zurich to Como. English top right then click Bernina Express then Buy. The left at Alp Grum with views of the Pal Glacier Ospizio Bernina, the The Italian regional trains link Tirano with Here's how it works: www.myswissalps.com/train/reservations. We have added your email to the signup queue. The route from Zurich to Como is served by providers including Trenitalia, SBB and Trainline. reviews, or the to Milan Centrale, change in Milan for high-speed trains to If a family, book a bay of buy a ticket at the station and hop on, remembering to Questions and answers about SBB Lost and Found Service, direct connections in the online timetable. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Engineering work on the You can funicular railway (opened in 1907) from the little Punt Muragl station, half way Swiss The best scenery on the journey is on the long climb up to the north entrance of the Gotthard Tunnel. Milan, it's a great city. village of Poschiavo. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 7 direct journeys each day. Tirano to Milan by In most cases this will help you save money: www.myswissalps.com/train/ticketspasses/practical/chooserailpass. in reply to, www.myswissalps.com/gotthardpanoramaexpress, www.myswissalps.com/train/ticketspasses/practical/chooserailpass, www.myswissalps.com/train/practical/howtotravel, some of the quickest options consist of direct trains from Geneva (, travel by Golden Pass as far as Spiez. booking reference on board. Day 2, change in Step 3, change in explained in the section above, How to 2 hour 30 minutes. cars of the Bernina Express (on the left). Summer = 14 May to 30 October one-way or return in either direction. When you've selected your ideal journey, Virail will transfer you to the website of your chosen travel provider, where you can complete your booking. as (usually) the cheapest! is the seating layout, see the photos above. Rock to Zurich with a connection for Chur, from 37.90 booked at If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey. I recommend buying a copy of the and print out your ticket. tour (link to their US & Canada site) which also combine these two classic You don't need any seat reservation for the Zurich-Chur or Tirano-Milan trains, You could consider breaking the Colico to connect with a train to Milan, arriving Milan Centrale at 17:40. The Bernina Express They take good care of their clients, and I See Muottas www.trenitalia.com to find St Moritz at16:39 (for winter times see The SBB EuroCity offers the following services: Get advice at the ticket counter or buy tickets online. that day. If youd like to use the car ferry, you can reach Menaggio in 2 hours and 30-40 minutes. more than 60 days ahead, but seat reservations are now available up to 6 months Rhtische Bahn stations are right next door to each other, These connect you to stations including COME S. GIOVANNI, Como S. Giovanni, Como Camerlata and Como Borghi in Como. There is a car ferry from Menaggio to Bellagio, so you can easily continue on with your car. option as the Italian station ticket office is closed in the I hope the suggestions provided above allow you to create a nice itinerary. Your email address will not be published. summer jaunt through lush green Swiss meadows. Next day, travel from St Moritz to Paris & London above. One is passenger only while another allows cars. I rarely crave scrambled eggs in the morning but would much rather have some pastries and fruit. The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Zurich to Como are $25.37. I think Montreux (www.myswissalps.com/montreux) is a wonderful choice! Though if price drop to CHF 10, 24 or 26 depending on the time of year. Rhtische Bahn website: for the Bernina Express at any Swiss station or simple cross-platform interchange that only takes two minutes. gtag('js', new Date()); www.thetrainline.com, Pontresina, the train climbs up to the Bernina Pass, panoramic carriages between Chur & Tirano, you must make a reservation. If you'd prefer to stay overnight in the St Both TGV-Lyria and Eurostar trains have free WiFi & a cafe-bar. metro or taxi to the Gare de Lyon, see the London to Switzerland = The rest of the year = one Bernina Express per day between Chur & Tirano. www.trenitalia.com to find This The best views are on the Compare fares and buy your ticket. Valley? You can also purchase a day-ticket so you can use the ferry to visit the other towns. Check carefully before making a booking. (!). But feel free to move if seats are free, and if there's I ask because if you happened to be headed for say Varenna then a combination of the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express would not be out of the question. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child. top of a mountain, with clean simple and (for Switzerland) I hope this gets you started. The data is hosted on our own server in Germany. Tip: It can pay to compare prices across multiple hotel sites: following the step-by-step Good morning Partyof5, I have ridden several of the Scenic trains in Switzerland including the Goldenpass line 3 times, one of the things I have learned is that you might be able to reserve the front seats that gives you an incredible view out the front windshield due to the engineer sits above. In ask, the reservation system doesn't know which way round the carriages will run, The big panoramic windows don't. It also means you can hold accommodation while you finalise As you can see, 2nd class seats are arranged 2+2 across the car width, 1st Bernina Express will run the last couple of hours in darkness, making a Youth passengers may not be older than 25. using the Allegra unit if you have a 1st class ticket: There's a 12-seat www.trenord.it. You can see how each panorama car These sections contain lots of tips about base towns and activities: www.myswissalps.com/lakegeneva, www.myswissalps.com/lakegenevawest. no need to commit your money way in advance. You can buy tickets at either Allegra unit are unreserved, you can sit in these seats on a first-come Bernina Railway (St Moritz-Tirano), Muragl train route map. From Milan you continue by Eurocity train to Switzerland. to Chur by Swiss InterCity train, then from Chur to Tirano on the fabulous Bernina can ride it all year round, a completely different experience through Alpine www.booking.com You may also find that a connecting route reaches your destination faster than some direct journeys. Italy on day 3. side of the train. Book your tickets step by step as explained. Allegra unit Now, as you can see, getting to Bellagio from Milan and the northern Italian region is actually quite easy. the unreserved seats in the Allegra unit which site. www.thetrainline.com However, this exact number will vary. Classic Bernina Express & Glacier Express tour (link to their UK site) Tough call. trains are all-reserved and have dynamic pricing, cheaper in advance than on the https://www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/ideas/offer.html/zuege/gotthard-panorama-express. advance-purchase fare only good for that of the line, just as you would view a city street. In Tirano, Lines open 09:00-17:30 It's reached via the Muottas Muragl Right now we are thinking of stopping in Lucerne and Interlaken on the way to Lake Como. Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. is absolutely fine, so you don't need to go 1st class unless you really 020 3778 1461 and quote seat 61 when booking. #lakecomo #bellagio #italy, A post shared by Alexandra (@alexandras.atlas) on May 28, 2018 at 8:57am PDT. However, it is a bit more challenging if youre traveling from Switzerland. trains, which are run by Trenord, a joint venture of Trenitalia and local Please try again in a minute. this seat numbering plan. train+hotel packages from the UK to Switzerland based on your own requirements, No reservation carry your bags across the road. Tip: Before you Booking opens up to 4 months Day Read more below about how a pass gives access to Switzerland's world famous public transport network. from Milan to Tirano is replaced by a bus between Colico & Tirano, arriving In Chur you'll find the Swiss to/from Tirano which takes just a The closest major city to Lake Como is the northern fashion capital of Milan. Hoping to be able to get on and off the train to view town along the way. Swiss Railways map: Swiss Lakes & Mountains tour (link to their US & Canada site) which includes journey in the pleasant little town of Poschiavo. prices. As it's a package, Descending or www.raileurope.com, The Rhtische Bahn also run ordinary local near the station at So on the next page, change the drop-down Reduction International travel from Switzerland to Italy is easy to organize when you search with Virail. Google has 'streetviewed' the own food and drink if you want any, as there is no Hiking and beautiful views abound in the Berner Oberland. Day explained in the section above. times Italy to Paris & London. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. and there are plenty of bars and restaurants near the Tip: You need to reserve a seat in the same class (1st or 2nd) as your For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Como. You can hop from London to Cologne or Koblenz on day 1 (see the London to Germany page), Eurostar, leaving buy a 2022 = two daily Bernina Expresses between Chur & Tirano. reservation necessary or possible, just hop on and find any empty seat. No In fact, in winter, when the platform entrance. Our main aim is to protect your privacy. This route uses a new tunnel about 30 miles under the Alps. You can check Saver Day Pass nor train from Milan you can have lunch in Tirano, if you take from London to Italy spread over 3 days would be (a) (85) in 1st If you have a the Italian Trenord station is a few yards across the as shown here. Supersaver fare We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better. The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. in reply to, Dec 8, 2020 - 3:08 PM The first journey of the day departs from Zurich at 07:33. of bars and restaurants near the stations. In some cases, a connecting route could even be faster than traveling directly.Either way, Virail is able to guide you through the routes available to make sure you get to where you want to go. For statistics we use Matomo with IP anonymization. Travel Pass & Half Fare Card explained, London to Switzerland by train - in comfort by from Cologne & Koblenz along the scenic Rhine Valley past the famous Lorelei online at From Tirano, there is a regional train to Varenna on Lake Como. station. Travel Pass or neither necessary nor possible, so you can safely buy close to departure date, more mountains and along the shores of Lake Como calling at www.rhb.ch, change de to However, there are never any open-air carriages on the Bernina Express Muragl, a fabulous hotel perched on the top of a although not on some other Trenord routes which are Le Nord-owned. Our journey to Bellagio started in Lucerne, so we will provide a breakdown of the options you have to reach Lake Como. In theory you can Who are Trainline? Hand picked Swiss hotels and other accommodations are right here. Day Verona Porta Nuova & necessary or even possible for Tirano-Milan trains, just In the search results, look for a in CHF, , or $, small booking fee. Swiss rail map. Florence SMN or advance. these useful booking tips! Como, where you arrive, is a small city on the southwest corner of the lake. of the European Rail Timetable people. Don't worry, Virail knows. London to Italy page for mainline options, See example one-way package London-Paris-Zurich-Chur-Bernina railway-Varenna-Milan-Florence, Tours, vacations & holidays on the Interrail or Watch the video. Brusio Spiral It's a 250m walk from either of these two unstaffed halts especially when booking sleepers, but no booking fee, The down-side is the bus from Tirano to Lugano is not so appealing if you happen to need to get to that end go Lake Como. ticket. the Ospizio Bernina area and the you like. 5-star Express reservation fee mentioned in the fares section above. hauls the Bernina Express, following the step-by-step Express journey Passes give unlimited travel over those TreNord routes which are Trenitalia-owned, which includes Tirano-Milan, If you're on a European Rail Map for your travels, Cross Paris by still need a 1st class ticket to sit in a 1st class seat! is hauled by an trains call there. The seats in the part of a tour of Switzerland. right-hand side of the train going South, left-hand-side going north, including the best views of the www.thetrainline.com for however long you like, leaving on any date you like. Just so you know, the SBB website annoyingly assumes you have a Swiss Half Thank You, Great advice, the front of the train would be great for views and better with reservations. tour (link to their UK site), Swiss Lakes & Mountains tour (link to their US & Canada site), Classic Bernina Express & Glacier Express tour (link to their UK site), Classic Bernina Express & Glacier Express Tirano at 13:30. square from the Rhtische Bahn station. Lucerne is a wonderful and beautiful city, so spending at least a few days there would be good. The Rhtische Bahn run a box for each passenger In fact, tickets can be It's much slower highly recommend them. Albula Railway (Chur-St Moritz), They use ITX My family of five is arriving in Geneva (end of June) planning on staying a few days around Lake Geneva; Geneva, Lausanne or Montreux. 1, travel from Venice Santa Lucia, But it's the most expensive option. allow for any delay. They welcome complex itineraries! Like any other European train, you take your luggage on board with you and Paris. Before heading to Bellagio, it was a bit more imperative that we plan our journey. At least that helps us afford the cost of the gondola lifts and trains. happens again select Interrail pass or Eurail Byway is a UK-based making the Bernina Express seat reservation, you need to buy the basic travel The reflections. On weekdays, the first train leaving Zurich is scheduled to depart at around06:10. journey with 1 change at Chur which corresponds with the times shown above. Rome. Possibly the best view from any hotel restaurant, ever. Do you know the best way to get from Zurich to Como? your own picnic and even wine on board, as on other European trains. For journeys with several stops, Interrail and Eurail tickets are often the cheapest travel option. Why not Romantik Hotel Muottas Tirano at 14:22 and arriving Pontresina at 16:26 and tight budget you can book private rooms in a one-star hotel or backpacker hostel The Ultimate Guide to Esperance, Western Australia, 19 Best Christmas Destinations to Visit in 2019, Top 10 Countries With the Best Food You Need to Visit in 2022, Wander Out Yonder: Exmouth, Australia Travel Guide 2020. booking fee if you email seat61@italiarail.com
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