Ticket Bernina Express Bus from Lugano or Tirano

The Bernina Express Bus connects Ticino with Valtellina and offers a comfortable journey between Lugano and Tirano. On the route, you pass through stunning landscapes, travel along Lake Como, and through the Alpine mountain range.

The trip begins in Lugano or Tirano and takes you through the picturesque Mendrisiotto, passing small Italian towns like Chiavenna. Experience the transition from Mediterranean climate to high Alpine mountain scenery. In Tirano, you'll connect to the Bernina Express panoramic train. This train runs between Tirano and St. Moritz or Chur. If you want to travel the entire Bernina Express between Chur or St. Moritz and Lugano, you must purchase a separate ticket and seat reservation for the panoramic train.

• Small dogs (up to 30 cm shoulder height, in a transport box or suitable container) travel free.
• Larger dogs (over 30 cm shoulder height) require a dog ticket at half the price of second class.
• No reservation needed for dogs.
• Leash and muzzles required: As is standard on Swiss buses, dogs must be leashed; for larger dogs, muzzles may be required, especially to consider other passengers.
• Assistance dogs can always travel free of charge and without restrictions.

• This ticket does not include a mandatory reservation for the Bernina Express Bus! A later refund of this ticket is not possible if you do not have a seat reservation.
• Please book a seat reservation first before purchasing this ticket. Reservations are limited, even if tickets are still available. If you have questions, you can contact us via our chat before booking.
• If you wish to travel the entire Bernina Express between Chur or St. Moritz and Lugano, you must purchase a separate ticket and seat reservation for the panoramic train.