Bernina Express round trip from Lucerne in 1 day?

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    13 September 2018 at 2:22:37 #818331

    Hi all. We intend staying in Lucerne for 5 nights and wish to do both the Bernina Express and Golden pass. in the case of the Bernina express, is it possible to do a complete circuit in one day , i.e. express to Tirano, bus to Lugano, then train back to Lucerne ? we would buy a Swiss travel pass and hope to do both trips . My understanding is it is fully covered except for the required reservation . Many Thanks Derek .

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    rockoyster
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    13 September 2018 at 6:03:16 #896088

    Hello Pomkitanner,

    The full Bernina Express from Lucern in a day is possible but a very long day. Use the SBB Timetable (http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable) to plan your travel. If you are not familiar with using the timetable it will pay to first read the instructions on that page.

    I would get a fast train from Lucern to Lugano in time to catch the Bernina Express Bus. You will reach Chur around 6.30pm and will then need to get back to Lucern. Use the SBB Timetable (http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable) to plan your travel. If you are not familiar with using the timetable it will pay to first read the instructions on that page.

    You don’t say when you are travelling but reservations especially on the Bernina bus sell out. See http://www.rhb.ch/en/panorami c-trains/bernina-express#info

    Arno
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    13 September 2018 at 15:48:24 #896089

    Hi Pomkitanner,

    You’ll find this explained on http://www.myswissalps.com/be rninaexpress, under “Day trip if you are staying off the route”. As Rockoyster said, a very long day!

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    13 September 2018 at 17:04:23 #896090

    So a long day but achieveable . But not much longer than a return trip to Tirano coupled with our drive from Lucerne to Chur . Thanks

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