Bernina Express reservations: which side of train?

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A traveler named Ashish1985 is planning a trip on the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano and is confused about which seat numbers are on the right side for the best views. They seek clarification on seating arrangements to make the most of their picturesque journey.

Key takeaways:
  • The best views on the Bernina Express are generally considered to be from the right side, but both sides offer great panoramic windows.
  • When reserving seats, the seating plan won't show the travel direction, so you may need to guess which side to choose.
  • No significant difference exists between the views on each side, so you can enjoy the ride either way.
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  • Anonymous
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    22 August 2022 at 9:32:11 #828148

    Hi

    I read on various forums that right side of Bernina Express is more picturesque when travelling from Chur to Tirano, however I am little confused as to to which seat numbers are in right side or which are in left side. would be grateful if someone can provide some information.

  • Anna
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    7725 posts
    Reply 1 of 2 • 22 August 2022 at 11:41:22 #945902

    Hi Ashish1985,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    You can find information on which is the best side to sit on the Bernina Express journey here: http://www.myswissalps.com/berninaexpress/gettingthere. Unfortunately when you make the seat reservation, the seating plan does not indicate the direction of travel so you might have to do a bit of a guesswork. In any case, the Bernina Express has panoramic windows on both sides and you’d still get to enjoy the views.

    Regards,

    Anna

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    Reply 2 of 2 • 22 August 2022 at 21:23:56 #945903

    There is no real difference between the views from one side or the other on the Bernina Express, so don’t worry

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