When to buy tickets for Glacier & Bernina Express?

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Angel7105 is planning to travel on the Glacier Train from Zermatt to Andermatt and the Bernina train and bus from Lugano to Tirano and then from Tirano to Chur. They want to know when to buy tickets online for these trips. It's important to book seat reservations early, especially for popular trains.

Key takeaways:
  • For the Bernina bus, you can book your seat reservation now, but actual tickets can only be booked two months ahead.
  • Tickets for the Glacier Express can be reserved three months in advance, while for the Bernina Express, six months is recommended.
  • Purchase your seat reservations as soon as your travel dates are confirmed to ensure a spot.
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  • Anonymous
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    16 February 2020 at 15:22:40 #825238

    Hi

    1) Glacier train – Zermatt to Andermatt . When should i buy the ticket online ?

    2) Bernina bus n train – lugano to tirano & tirano to chur. When should i buy the ticket online ?

    Pls help .

    Angel7105

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    Reply 1 of 3 • 16 February 2020 at 17:24:05 #930245

    For the Bernina bus you can book your seat reservation now, but actual ticket can only be booked two months ahead. The others may be similar.

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    Arno
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    Reply 2 of 3 • 16 February 2020 at 18:43:21 #930246

    Hi Angel 7105,

    Skst is correct about the two month limit. Apart from that: tickets (or a pass) can be purchased whenever you like as they don’t sell out. Seat reservations are best purchased as soon as you are sure about your travel date.

    Please see http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/seat-reservation-for-glacier-n-bernina-ride too.

    rockoyster
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    Reply 3 of 3 • 17 February 2020 at 3:28:47 #930247

    Hello Angel,

    You can make seat reservations on the Glacier Express 3 months out from your travel date and for the Bernina Express, 6 months out.

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