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Bernina Express section Lugano-Tirano: seat reservation required?

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A traveler named SharonN is planning her route on the Bernina Express from Luzern using her Swiss Travel Flex Pass. She wants to know if she needs to pay the normal seat reservation fee of 33 CHF for the last segment on the Bernina Express. It's great to get clarity on this before her trip!

Key takeaways:
  • You need to purchase a seat reservation for the Bernina Express, even if you have a Swiss Travel Flex Pass.
  • The cost for a seat reservation on the Bernina Express is 33 CHF.
  • Check the Bernina Express guide for additional information and tips on your journey.
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  • SharonN
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    10 April 2025 at 5:59:27 #2511095

    Hello,

    I have a Swiss Travel Flex pass and am exploring my route on Bernina Express.
    I am travelling from Luzern and based on the search on SBB website, the following option came up wherein, the first half is on normal train and the final lap is on the Bernina Express train.
    I know the Swiss Travel Flex Pass covers the train ride on normal train and Bernina Express. For the last lap, I would like to confirm that I need to pay to reserve seats on the Bernina Express train at the normal rate of 33chf?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Reply 1 of 1 • 10 April 2025 at 19:11:12 #2513069

    Hi SharonN,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    Yes, if you are going to travelling on the Bernina Express train or bus, then seat reservations are necessary and need to be purchased.  Seat reservations on the Bernina Express are independent of your rail pass or ticket.

    Further details can be found in our Bernina Express guide. (Your section will be via bus).

    Have a great trip.

    Kind regards,
    Yolanda

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