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Best train route from Wengen to Milan, maybe by Bernina Express?

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A traveler named Patrick and his wife are planning a short trip to Wengen from Milan, aiming to experience beautiful train journeys through Switzerland. They seek advice on the best and most scenic train routes for their one-night stay, particularly hoping to include the Bernina Express if possible.

Key takeaways:
  • Consider taking the Interlaken-Spiez-Domodossola-Milan route for a quicker option that takes about 6 hours.
  • If you want to ride the Bernina Express, consider breaking your journey into two parts with an overnight stay in Chur for a more scenic experience.
  • Investing in Swiss Travel Passes is beneficial if you plan to travel in Switzerland for several days, as they can save you money on train tickets.
  • For regional trains, you generally do not need to reserve seats, so you can be flexible with your travels.
  • Make sure to check train schedules in advance, as some may not be available until closer to your travel date.
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  • Roger Sexton
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    Reply 21 of 24 • 5 March 2026 at 18:37:04 #2795884

    Hello Patrick

    Basically, you are now going to use the trains in my reply 14 for the outward journey to Wengen, and those in my Reply 2 for your return journey to Milan.  None of those train require seat reservations.

    Kind regards
    Roger

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    Hopper
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    14 posts
    Reply 22 of 24 • 5 March 2026 at 19:07:48 #2795885

    Roger,
    Thank you.  Understand that.  I can buy the Saver Day Pass on either class.  And, that will be the only thing I need to buy, right.  Just hop on and off the trains you specified in each direction.  No additional ticket buying for the regional trains in Switzerland, correct?

    Roger Sexton
    Participant
    1638 posts
    Reply 23 of 24 • 5 March 2026 at 19:45:07 #2795887

    Patrick

    Yes you are correct.   Note also that Domodossola is some way inside Italy.  But by a special arrangement between Switzerland and Italy, Swiss tickets, including Saver Day Passes,  are valid from Brig (Switzerland) to Domodossola (Italy).

    Roger

    Hopper
    Participant
    14 posts
    Reply 24 of 24 • 5 March 2026 at 19:57:25 #2795888

    Thanks again.  Very helpful,

    Regards,

    Patrick

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