One day trip to the Swiss Alps from Lake Como
A traveler is planning a one-day trip to see the Alps and wants to know whether to choose the Bernina Express or the Glacier Express. They are currently in Lake Como and are particularly interested in high snowy peaks for their visit.
- If you're in Lake Como, consider taking a day trip that includes Tirano and St. Moritz, as the Glacier Express won't work for a one-day excursion from Como.
- The train ride from Como to St. Moritz via Tirano takes about 5 hours 38 minutes, so plan your day accordingly.
- You can take a train from Tirano back to Milan directly, avoiding Como on your return trip.
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if we only have one day to see the alps, what is a must visit? What’s the difference between Bernina Express vs Glacier Express?
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Lake Como is in the Alps, so you are already there really. However I assume you mean you want to see a high snowy peaked bit of the Alps.
The Glacier Express is a no-no from Lake Como for a day excursion.
Not that easy (due to the lack of railways around Lake Como) but possible is a 1 day trip Lake Como – Tirano – Bernina – St Moritz – Bernina – Tirano – Lake Como
Thanks for your quick response.
I have additional questions- how long is train ride from Tirano- Bernina- St Moritz and back to Como?
which train route do I purchase? I only booked one night in Como, we’re planning to return to Milan the same night after returning from st Moritz, is that possible?
Como – St Moritz via Tirano is 5 hours 38 minutes. You travel Como – Monza (change) – Tirano on Italian trains. You would avoid Como altogether on the return and travel direct back to Milano as the Tirano trains run to and from Milano Centrale.
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