Zurich to Lake Como via Bernina Express

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A traveler is planning a trip starting in Zurich on a Friday in July and wants to take the Bernina Express to reach Lake Como. They seek advice on whether to go via Tirano or Lugano and need help deciding where to stay in the Lake Como area before heading back to Lucerne.

Key takeaways:
  • Take the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano and then catch a bus to Lugano for a quick train ride to Como.
  • The train ride from Lugano to Como takes about 45 minutes.
  • Consider using the Wilhelm Tell Express route to travel from Como to Lucerne after your stay.
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  • Anonymous
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    6 July 2015 at 19:58:27 #807522

    Hi,

    We are planning on arriving in Zurich on Friday, July 17 and would like to go to Lake Como. We would like to go first on the Bernina Express on Sat, July 18 and continue to Lake Como from there. Is the most logical way to do this via Tirano or via ferry from Lugano. How much time does it take to get from Tirano or Lugano to Como, and should we stay in Como or another town? Will plan to sleep over for a night or two and head back into Lucerne… Thank you in advance

  • Arno
    Moderator
    15730 posts
    Reply 1 of 1 • 7 July 2015 at 8:53:29 #844301

    Hi myveen1,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps! You can do the full Bernina Express ride: first the train from Chur to Tirano, then the bus to Lugano. From there you can take a train to Como in about 45 minutes. I don’t know whether another town is better as it’s in Italy which is not my field of expertise. Please see here for all Bernina Express details.

    From Como you can take a train to Bellinzona and follow the Wilhelm Tell Express route to Lucerne.

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