Bernina Express MilanHow much does the Bernina Express from Milan cost?
What’s included — and what’s not
Usually included
- Regional train Milan → Tirano (on full tours)
- Reserved seat on the Bernina Express panoramic train
- Return leg by coach or train
- Live guide or host on most departures
- Free cancellation and instant confirmation
Not included
- Lunch and drinks (free time in St. Moritz)
- First-class upgrade where offered
- Optional extras such as the Lake Como cruise on some tours
- Personal spending in St. Moritz
Tour prices compared
Here is how the main options stack up on price and what you get.
| From Milan to the Swiss Alps: Bernina Red Train & St. Moritz | Top pickFrom Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip | From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €102 | €134 | €174 |
| Panoramic train | One way | One way | One way |
| Free time St. Moritz | Short | Yes | Yes |
| Lake Como cruise | No | No | Yes |
| Best for | Value | Most people | Two icons in a day |
| View → | Book this → | View → |
The ticket-only return (from €100) is the cheapest way onto the panoramic train, but you must get yourself to Tirano and back. Once you add the Milan transfers, a full day trip is usually better value and far less hassle.
How to save
Book online ahead of time, travel in shoulder season (spring or late autumn) when prices dip, and skip the first-class upgrade — the windows are the same in both classes. See all tours for live prices, or read the first class vs standard comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bernina Express from Milan to St. Moritz?
Organised day trips start around €100–€102 and the classic day trip is about €134; the Lake Como combo runs €174. Private tours cost more. See the breakdown above.
Are Bernina Express tickets included in the tour price?
On the full day trips, yes — the reserved panoramic seat and transfers are included. The ticket-only return covers just the train if you reach Tirano yourself.
Is first class worth the extra on the Bernina Express?
Not really for the view — the panoramic windows are identical in both classes. First class only buys a wider seat and more room. More on the first class vs standard page.