Venice to Chur via Bernina Express
A traveler named bhende19 is planning a trip from Venice to Chur via Tirano and wants to know the best way to find schedules, buy tickets, and if a rail pass would help. They specifically mention wanting to take the Bernina Express and are unsure about the itinerary.
- Use the Swiss rail timetable online to find train schedules for your route.
- Make sure to book seat reservations for the Bernina Express in advance online.
- The Swiss Travel Pass can be beneficial for this journey, especially if you plan more train travels.
- The direct Bernina Express from Tirano to Chur departs daily at 14:25 and arrives at 18:20.
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Seems like this should be an easy thing to plan – but – I am not able to figure it out. SO asking for some pointers —
Depart Venice – May 17 early morning to Tirano (i guess this is the route) and the Bernina Express (going through St Mortiz if possible) and continuing on Chur, CH.
Questions –
where to find the schedules?
Where to buy the tickets –
Will a rail pass be usesful on this route?
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Hi bhende19, and welcome to MySwissAlps,
- Please use the Swiss rail timetable: http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable. Put Tirano in the via box. The Bernina Express is denoted as BEX.
- You can buy tickets online: http://www.myswissalps.com/be rninaexpress/tickets.
- Depends on what your full itinerary is. You should read “How to choose the best travel pass”.
The Bernina Express Tirano to Chur does not go via St Moritz.
See timetable at http://www.rhb.ch/en/panorami c-trains/bernina-express#info
You need to make reservations for seats. Use that same link to book.
Hi There
I saw this post and was looking for a connection to Tirano from Milan. what do you suggest as the quickest mode to get from Milan to Tirano? I am with family and luggage so do not wish to go over many changes/connections. Also as we have to go to Zurich from Chur – we would like to avoid the scenic ride (is it approx 4-5 hrs) from Lugano – Tirano. kindly advise appropriately
So there is just one direct BEX from Tirano @ 14:25 reaching Chur @18:20, which operates daily
thanks to advise
warmest regards
There is an Italian train from Milan to Tirano. You don’t need to go via Lugano. The BEX from Tirano to Chur departs 14:25. That’s correct.
Have you read http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/italy?
I am still confused — using the time table – Venice to Chur via Tirano is showing 48 hours and 11 connections — is there not a faster way? I willing to take bus as well as train
PS thanks to all who have offered posts to assist and educate
Hi Bhende19,
I’m not sure how it would show a travel time of 2 days. It’s 9 to 11 hours for the route you want. You should get the correct options if you fill out the Swiss timetable mentioned above like shown in the attachment.
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