Bernina Express ticket included in Swiss Travel Pass?

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A traveler named Nicky is planning a trip from the UK to Switzerland in January 2024 to ride the Bernina Express. They want to confirm their understanding that with a three-day Swiss Travel Pass, they can travel the Bernina route without extra cost, but that a seat reservation requires an additional fee. Nicky appreciates any help from the community.

Key takeaways:
  • The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Bernina Express route from Chur to Tirano and back without additional fare charges.
  • You must pay an extra fee for a seat reservation on the Bernina Express.
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  • Nicky
    Participant
    2 posts
    9 December 2023 at 10:53:09 #985891

    Hi there, I will be travelling from the UK to Switzerland in Jan. 2024 to enjoy the Bernina Express. I want to make sure that I got the correct travelling info. I will be grateful if you could confirm it.  If I buy a three day Swiss travel pass and if I travel within those three days, I will be able to take the Bernina Express between Chur to Tirano and back to Chur without paying anything extra. If I want to rezerve a seat at the Bernina Express, then I need to pay the extra charge for seat rezervation. Is this info correct? Many thanks for all your input.

  • Anna
    Moderator
    7727 posts
    Reply 1 of 2 • 9 December 2023 at 11:01:01 #985892

    Hi Nicky,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    Yes, that’s correct. The Swiss Travel Pass includes free travelling on the Bernina Express. However you need to make a separate seat reservation.  Here is an overview of the Swiss Travel Pass coverage: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-travel-pass/#downloads

    You can find further information about the Bernina Express here: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/bernina-express/

    Regards,

    Anna

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    Nicky
    Participant
    2 posts
    Reply 2 of 2 • 16 December 2023 at 10:35:03 #1001649

    Thank you Anna. Much appreciated:)

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