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The Palm Express travels from the glaciers and lakes of the Engadin over the Maloja Pass. The journey then takes you over Italy, past Lake Como and Lake Lugano and finally you arrive in Lugano under the palm trees.
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Das Postauto ist ein beliebtes und schweizweit bekanntes Transportmittel. Es gibt kaum ein Dorf, das zu abgelegen ist, als dass mindestens ein paar mal pro Tag ein Postauto dahin fährt. Aber auch in den Städten findest du die ikonischen, gelben Busse vor.
Dass die Postautos in der ganzen Schweiz vorzufinden sind und vor allem dafür bekannt sind, dass sie in entlegene Ortschaften und Täler fahren, bringt einen tollen Nebeneffekt mit sich: Viele der Fahrten sind äusserst aussichtsreich und können als Panoramafahrt bezeichnet werden. Aus diesem Grund möchten wir dir hier die aus unserer Sicht schönsten Postautofahrten der Schweiz vorstellen.
Viele von ihnen führen über einen Bergpass und verkehren daher nur in den Sommermonaten. Lass dich überraschen…
Das Schönste an den Fahrten ist, dass du mit dem Swiss Travel Pass all diese Strecken fahren kannst. Du benötigst kein weiteres Ticket, da die Fahrten alle inbegriffen sind. Falls du in der Schweiz lebst, nutzt am besten das GA, ein normales Streckenticket oder sogar eine Spartageskarte. Diese kannst du maximal 6 Monate vor der geplanten Fahrt kaufen und je eher du sie kaufst, desto günstiger ist sie.
Falls du dein Velo mit dem Postauto mitnehmen möchtest, solltest du zuerst prüfen, ob die gewählte Strecke mit einem R-Symbol am Velo im Online-Fahrplan bzw. der App gekennzeichnet ist. Diese Strecken haben seit 2025 eine (kostenpflichtige) Reservationspflicht für Velos. Neben einem Veloticket kaufst du also auch ein Reservationsticket.
The following pass rides run from late June to early October. The longest ride offered takes you over four passes and 208 km in 8 hours and 45 minutes. It starts and ends in Meiringen.
Along the way, you'll cross these four passes:
In Switzerland, there are a total of 120 mountain passes. Some of the most famous passes include:|Mountain Pass|connects the valleys|Elevation (m a.s.l.)|Length (km)|Notable features along the way| |--------------|------|---:|------:|----| |Grimsel Pass|Haslital (Bernese Oberland) and Goms (Valais)|2164|6|especially Grimsel Reservoir and power plant facilities| |Gotthard Pass|Talschaft Urseren (Region Lucerne, Lake Lucerne) and Valle Leventina (Ticino)|2091|11|Gotthard Fortress, view of the Tremola (old mountain road)| |Julier Pass|Oberhalbstein (Grisons) and Engadin (Grisons)|2284|36|numerous small lakes along the pass (including Lai da Marmorera) and Engadin lake district| |Susten Pass|Reusstal (Region Lucerne, Lake Lucerne) and Haslital (Bernese Oberland)|2224|45|through 25 tunnels and over 25 bridges; Devil's Bridge, Schöllenen Gorge| |Nufenen Pass|Äginatal (Valais) and Val Bedretto (Ticino)|2478|18|Griessee, Gries Glacier| |Malojapass|Bergell (Grisons) and Engadin (Grisons)|1815|31|Sils Lake, Silvaplaner Lake| |Furkapass|upper valley of the Reuss (Urserental in Lucerne, Lake Lucerne) with Goms (Valais)|2436|16|Rhone Glacier with the ice grotto| |Albulapass|Albulatal (Bergün, Grisons) and La Punt (Engadin, Grisons)|2315|22|Piz Ela, a mountain mass in the shape of a gigantic dome| |Lukmanier Pass|Surselva (Grisons) and Bleniotal (Ticino)|1920|18|Lai da Sontga Maria| |Stelvio Pass (Italy)|Lombardy, Switzerland, and Trentino (South Tyrol)|2757|24|48 winding turns on the Italian side|
Here we present some particularly beautiful panoramic and pass rides. Some of them are served several times a day by PostBus, so you can easily get off and get back on the next PostBus. On other trips, you're better off staying seated as they only run once a day.😃
The Palm Express connects two stunning landscapes. You travel from St. Moritz, right along Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils. The bus leaves the glaciers and lakes of the Engadin through the Maloja Pass. The journey continues through Italy to Lugano with its palm trees. Along the way, you'll also pass by Lake Como and Lake Lugano. This route is popular and scenic in both directions. Line 631 operates once a day and requires a seat reservation.
Route: St. Moritz - Silvaplana - Sils - Maloja - Casaccia - Chiavenna - Gravedona - Menaggio - Cima - Gandria - Cassarate (Monte Brè) - Lugano, Stazione Nord
A truly unique experience awaits you on the PostBus ride between Kiental and Griesalp, where you’ll tackle 20 hairpin turns. In this short stretch, you’ll ascend 550 meters in altitude, and the PostBus navigates roads with inclines of 20 to 28%. You’ll be amazed at how the driver maneuvers through the curves with millimeter precision. This final section of the PostBus journey is on a one-way street.
To reach Kiental from Reichenbach in Kandertal, you'll travel through the Scharnachtal, where you’ll already climb 250 meters.
Line 220 operates several times a day. As this PostBus does not have an integrated lift, you need to register if you are using a wheelchair.
Route: Reichenbach i. K. - Scharnachtal - Kiental - Pochtenalp - Griesalp
This pass has connected Central Switzerland with Southern Ticino for centuries. The old stagecoaches used to travel the winding Tremola route, which you can still admire today from the postbus. It's now a protected monument.
The current Tremola still features 13 bridges, a tunnel, and long avalanche galleries. Noteworthy are the two Devil's Bridges over the Schöllenen Gorge. You can get off at various spots along this mountain road but check the timetable beforehand to continue your journey later.
Route: Andermatt - Hospental, Village - Mätteli - Gotthard Pass Summit - Airolo
From Chur, you drive alongside Lake Heidsee and Lenzerheide, enjoying a stunning view of the Albulatal valley. The journey continues through the Ela Regional Nature Park, leading you to Bivio and onward to the Julier Pass. The route operates multiple times, and if your onward journey is secured, feel free to hop off along the way and take in the beautiful lakescape at the pass. On the other side, you'll gaze at the mountains and the icy giants around Piz Bernina.
Route: Chur - Churwalden - Lenzerheide - Tiefencastel - Mulens - Marmorera - Julier - Silvaplana - St. Moritz
The Nufenen Pass summit is at 2478 m above sea level, making it the highest mountain pass in Switzerland. It connects the Ticino in the east with the Valais in the west. The postbus climbs 1300 meters in altitude from Airolo to the pass summit. On the way back, it descends 1100 meters. This route takes 2 hours and 10 minutes and runs only twice a day.
The view from the pass summit looks west towards the Bernese Alps, featuring the 4274 m high Finsteraarhorn. To the southwest, you can spot the still brightly glowing Gries Glacier, the Gries Lake, and the Nufenenstock, whose peak reaches 2866 m above sea level.
Route: Airolo - Bedretto - Nufenen Pass summit - Ulrichen - Obergesteln - Oberwald
You can reach the Swiss mountain pass by taking the post bus from the north through the Val Medel. This valley connects Graubünden further south of the Lukmanier Pass with the Ticino.
The Vorderrhein accompanies you during your journey, sometimes on the left and later on the right side in the direction of travel. It is finally dammed at the Lukmanier Pass in the Lai da Sontga Maria. The pass height is 1920 m above sea level and can be reached in 34 minutes by post bus.
This line runs multiple times a day, so you can definitely get off when you know when the next post bus is due.
Route: Disentis/Mustér - Mumpé Medel - Curaglia - Platta - Lukmanier Pass Height
This route is stunning but also quite long. It takes you first to the Grimsel Pass, which reaches an elevation of 2,163 m above sea level. It connects the Bernese Oberland with the Upper Valais. The large Grimselsee is a reservoir that you can admire from the pass. Later, at the Nufenen Pass, you'll get to see the Gries Glacier and the Gries Lake.
The postbus on Line 161 runs from Meiringen to Oberwald. From Oberwald, it changes to Line 111. The entire journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, it runs multiple times, so you can easily hop off along the way and catch the next bus. Just make sure to check ahead for the last departure time to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Route: Meiringen - Aareschlucht - Innertkirchen - Grimsel Pass - Oberwald - Obergesteln - Nufenen Pass height - Bedretto - Airolo
The Stelvio Pass, at 2,757 m above sea level, is the second highest mountain pass in the Alps that can be traversed by vehicle. It's located in South Tyrol, Italy, so be sure to bring your passport or ID for the trip. The ride only operates once a day, so it's not a great idea to hop off along the way.
Beginning in Müstair, the Panorama Express first travels through the Münstertal valley and along the Umbrail Pass. The Umbrail Pass rises to 2,500 m above sea level before leading into the Stelvio Pass, which reaches 2,757 m above sea level. The views along the way are incredibly stunning, easily overshadowing the many challenging switchbacks.
Route: Müstair - Umbrail - Stelvio Pass/Stelvio - Bormio - Tirano
This ride takes you through the beautiful Lower Engadin in a postbus. Val Sinestra was even voted Valley of the Year in 2011. The Lower Engadin is wilder and narrower than the Upper Engadin. Here, the Inn rushes over rocks, carving its way through narrow canyons.
The trip takes about half an hour and runs several times a day. You can hop off along the way to take in the scenery or go for a hike. Just make sure to get back on the next postbus—don't leave it to chance. Check the timetable in advance.
Route: Scuol - Sent - Val Sinestra
The postbus on route 4 starts its journey in St. Moritz, passing along the shores of Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils. The Maloja Pass, at an elevation of 1,812 m above sea level, connects the Engadin with the Bergell region in Graubünden. This pass has been an important crossing since Roman times, when the first packhorse trails were established. However, the first road was only built in the 18th century.
To reach Soglio, you'll switch to route 632 in Promontogno, traveling along the southern Bergell mountains toward Soglio. Piz Bacun and the Ago di Sciora are clearly visible on the left side heading towards Soglio, reaching about 3,200 m above sea level. The trip takes approximately 1.5 hours and runs multiple times a day.
Route: St. Moritz - Silvaplana - Sils - Maloja Pass - Vicosoprano - Promontogno - Soglio
From Chur, you’ll be taking the postbus through a wide valley. The Domleschg Valley is well-known for its many castles. The journey continues along the Viamala Gorge until Thusis. Then, you’ll travel through the 6.6 km San Bernardino Tunnel, leading you along the Lepontine Alps, with peaks soaring up to 3,500 m above sea level.
The postbus takes 2 hours and 19 minutes for this trip, with multiple departures each day. So, if you know when the next postbus is leaving, you can hop off along the way and explore the area.
Route: Chur - Thusis - Splügen - Medels - Nufenen - St. Bernardino - Lostallo - Bellinzona
The highest location in Switzerland accessible by postbus is Juf (Avers). It's inhabited all year round and sits at an elevation of 2,126 meters above sea level, right above the tree line. On the way there, you first pass the Rofla Gorge and then continue through the Ferrera Valley.
The postbus takes 51 minutes for the journey and runs several times a day. So you can hop off during the day and catch a later postbus to continue your trip.
Route: Andeer - Ferrera - Avers - Juf (Avers)
Swiss passes are known for their breathtaking landscapes. The PostBus journey allows you to experience this beauty up close. From snow-capped peaks to picturesque valleys and crystal-clear lakes, they offer an impressive backdrop.
Whichever of these passes you choose, you won't regret it. On the way, the view of a beautiful and varied landscape is guaranteed. The narrow roads, steep climbs and winding serpentines also offer an exciting driving experience.
Das Postauto ist ein beliebtes und schweizweit bekanntes Transportmittel. Es gibt kaum ein Dorf, das zu abgelegen ist, als dass mindestens ein paar mal pro Tag ein Postauto dahin fährt. Aber auch in den Städten findest du die ikonischen, gelben Busse vor.
Dass die Postautos in der ganzen Schweiz vorzufinden sind und vor allem dafür bekannt sind, dass sie in entlegene Ortschaften und Täler fahren, bringt einen tollen Nebeneffekt mit sich: Viele der Fahrten sind äusserst aussichtsreich und können als Panoramafahrt bezeichnet werden. Aus diesem Grund möchten wir dir hier die aus unserer Sicht schönsten Postautofahrten der Schweiz vorstellen.
Viele von ihnen führen über einen Bergpass und verkehren daher nur in den Sommermonaten. Lass dich überraschen…
Das Schönste an den Fahrten ist, dass du mit dem Swiss Travel Pass all diese Strecken fahren kannst. Du benötigst kein weiteres Ticket, da die Fahrten alle inbegriffen sind. Falls du in der Schweiz lebst, nutzt am besten das GA, ein normales Streckenticket oder sogar eine Spartageskarte. Diese kannst du maximal 6 Monate vor der geplanten Fahrt kaufen und je eher du sie kaufst, desto günstiger ist sie.
Falls du dein Velo mit dem Postauto mitnehmen möchtest, solltest du zuerst prüfen, ob die gewählte Strecke mit einem R-Symbol am Velo im Online-Fahrplan bzw. der App gekennzeichnet ist. Diese Strecken haben seit 2025 eine (kostenpflichtige) Reservationspflicht für Velos. Neben einem Veloticket kaufst du also auch ein Reservationsticket.
The following pass rides run from late June to early October. The longest ride offered takes you over four passes and 208 km in 8 hours and 45 minutes. It starts and ends in Meiringen.
Along the way, you'll cross these four passes:
In Switzerland, there are a total of 120 mountain passes. Some of the most famous passes include:|Mountain Pass|connects the valleys|Elevation (m a.s.l.)|Length (km)|Notable features along the way| |--------------|------|---:|------:|----| |Grimsel Pass|Haslital (Bernese Oberland) and Goms (Valais)|2164|6|especially Grimsel Reservoir and power plant facilities| |Gotthard Pass|Talschaft Urseren (Region Lucerne, Lake Lucerne) and Valle Leventina (Ticino)|2091|11|Gotthard Fortress, view of the Tremola (old mountain road)| |Julier Pass|Oberhalbstein (Grisons) and Engadin (Grisons)|2284|36|numerous small lakes along the pass (including Lai da Marmorera) and Engadin lake district| |Susten Pass|Reusstal (Region Lucerne, Lake Lucerne) and Haslital (Bernese Oberland)|2224|45|through 25 tunnels and over 25 bridges; Devil's Bridge, Schöllenen Gorge| |Nufenen Pass|Äginatal (Valais) and Val Bedretto (Ticino)|2478|18|Griessee, Gries Glacier| |Malojapass|Bergell (Grisons) and Engadin (Grisons)|1815|31|Sils Lake, Silvaplaner Lake| |Furkapass|upper valley of the Reuss (Urserental in Lucerne, Lake Lucerne) with Goms (Valais)|2436|16|Rhone Glacier with the ice grotto| |Albulapass|Albulatal (Bergün, Grisons) and La Punt (Engadin, Grisons)|2315|22|Piz Ela, a mountain mass in the shape of a gigantic dome| |Lukmanier Pass|Surselva (Grisons) and Bleniotal (Ticino)|1920|18|Lai da Sontga Maria| |Stelvio Pass (Italy)|Lombardy, Switzerland, and Trentino (South Tyrol)|2757|24|48 winding turns on the Italian side|
Here we present some particularly beautiful panoramic and pass rides. Some of them are served several times a day by PostBus, so you can easily get off and get back on the next PostBus. On other trips, you're better off staying seated as they only run once a day.😃
The Palm Express connects two stunning landscapes. You travel from St. Moritz, right along Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils. The bus leaves the glaciers and lakes of the Engadin through the Maloja Pass. The journey continues through Italy to Lugano with its palm trees. Along the way, you'll also pass by Lake Como and Lake Lugano. This route is popular and scenic in both directions. Line 631 operates once a day and requires a seat reservation.
Route: St. Moritz - Silvaplana - Sils - Maloja - Casaccia - Chiavenna - Gravedona - Menaggio - Cima - Gandria - Cassarate (Monte Brè) - Lugano, Stazione Nord
A truly unique experience awaits you on the PostBus ride between Kiental and Griesalp, where you’ll tackle 20 hairpin turns. In this short stretch, you’ll ascend 550 meters in altitude, and the PostBus navigates roads with inclines of 20 to 28%. You’ll be amazed at how the driver maneuvers through the curves with millimeter precision. This final section of the PostBus journey is on a one-way street.
To reach Kiental from Reichenbach in Kandertal, you'll travel through the Scharnachtal, where you’ll already climb 250 meters.
Line 220 operates several times a day. As this PostBus does not have an integrated lift, you need to register if you are using a wheelchair.
Route: Reichenbach i. K. - Scharnachtal - Kiental - Pochtenalp - Griesalp
This pass has connected Central Switzerland with Southern Ticino for centuries. The old stagecoaches used to travel the winding Tremola route, which you can still admire today from the postbus. It's now a protected monument.
The current Tremola still features 13 bridges, a tunnel, and long avalanche galleries. Noteworthy are the two Devil's Bridges over the Schöllenen Gorge. You can get off at various spots along this mountain road but check the timetable beforehand to continue your journey later.
Route: Andermatt - Hospental, Village - Mätteli - Gotthard Pass Summit - Airolo
From Chur, you drive alongside Lake Heidsee and Lenzerheide, enjoying a stunning view of the Albulatal valley. The journey continues through the Ela Regional Nature Park, leading you to Bivio and onward to the Julier Pass. The route operates multiple times, and if your onward journey is secured, feel free to hop off along the way and take in the beautiful lakescape at the pass. On the other side, you'll gaze at the mountains and the icy giants around Piz Bernina.
Route: Chur - Churwalden - Lenzerheide - Tiefencastel - Mulens - Marmorera - Julier - Silvaplana - St. Moritz
The Nufenen Pass summit is at 2478 m above sea level, making it the highest mountain pass in Switzerland. It connects the Ticino in the east with the Valais in the west. The postbus climbs 1300 meters in altitude from Airolo to the pass summit. On the way back, it descends 1100 meters. This route takes 2 hours and 10 minutes and runs only twice a day.
The view from the pass summit looks west towards the Bernese Alps, featuring the 4274 m high Finsteraarhorn. To the southwest, you can spot the still brightly glowing Gries Glacier, the Gries Lake, and the Nufenenstock, whose peak reaches 2866 m above sea level.
Route: Airolo - Bedretto - Nufenen Pass summit - Ulrichen - Obergesteln - Oberwald
You can reach the Swiss mountain pass by taking the post bus from the north through the Val Medel. This valley connects Graubünden further south of the Lukmanier Pass with the Ticino.
The Vorderrhein accompanies you during your journey, sometimes on the left and later on the right side in the direction of travel. It is finally dammed at the Lukmanier Pass in the Lai da Sontga Maria. The pass height is 1920 m above sea level and can be reached in 34 minutes by post bus.
This line runs multiple times a day, so you can definitely get off when you know when the next post bus is due.
Route: Disentis/Mustér - Mumpé Medel - Curaglia - Platta - Lukmanier Pass Height
This route is stunning but also quite long. It takes you first to the Grimsel Pass, which reaches an elevation of 2,163 m above sea level. It connects the Bernese Oberland with the Upper Valais. The large Grimselsee is a reservoir that you can admire from the pass. Later, at the Nufenen Pass, you'll get to see the Gries Glacier and the Gries Lake.
The postbus on Line 161 runs from Meiringen to Oberwald. From Oberwald, it changes to Line 111. The entire journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, it runs multiple times, so you can easily hop off along the way and catch the next bus. Just make sure to check ahead for the last departure time to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Route: Meiringen - Aareschlucht - Innertkirchen - Grimsel Pass - Oberwald - Obergesteln - Nufenen Pass height - Bedretto - Airolo
The Stelvio Pass, at 2,757 m above sea level, is the second highest mountain pass in the Alps that can be traversed by vehicle. It's located in South Tyrol, Italy, so be sure to bring your passport or ID for the trip. The ride only operates once a day, so it's not a great idea to hop off along the way.
Beginning in Müstair, the Panorama Express first travels through the Münstertal valley and along the Umbrail Pass. The Umbrail Pass rises to 2,500 m above sea level before leading into the Stelvio Pass, which reaches 2,757 m above sea level. The views along the way are incredibly stunning, easily overshadowing the many challenging switchbacks.
Route: Müstair - Umbrail - Stelvio Pass/Stelvio - Bormio - Tirano
This ride takes you through the beautiful Lower Engadin in a postbus. Val Sinestra was even voted Valley of the Year in 2011. The Lower Engadin is wilder and narrower than the Upper Engadin. Here, the Inn rushes over rocks, carving its way through narrow canyons.
The trip takes about half an hour and runs several times a day. You can hop off along the way to take in the scenery or go for a hike. Just make sure to get back on the next postbus—don't leave it to chance. Check the timetable in advance.
Route: Scuol - Sent - Val Sinestra
The postbus on route 4 starts its journey in St. Moritz, passing along the shores of Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils. The Maloja Pass, at an elevation of 1,812 m above sea level, connects the Engadin with the Bergell region in Graubünden. This pass has been an important crossing since Roman times, when the first packhorse trails were established. However, the first road was only built in the 18th century.
To reach Soglio, you'll switch to route 632 in Promontogno, traveling along the southern Bergell mountains toward Soglio. Piz Bacun and the Ago di Sciora are clearly visible on the left side heading towards Soglio, reaching about 3,200 m above sea level. The trip takes approximately 1.5 hours and runs multiple times a day.
Route: St. Moritz - Silvaplana - Sils - Maloja Pass - Vicosoprano - Promontogno - Soglio
From Chur, you’ll be taking the postbus through a wide valley. The Domleschg Valley is well-known for its many castles. The journey continues along the Viamala Gorge until Thusis. Then, you’ll travel through the 6.6 km San Bernardino Tunnel, leading you along the Lepontine Alps, with peaks soaring up to 3,500 m above sea level.
The postbus takes 2 hours and 19 minutes for this trip, with multiple departures each day. So, if you know when the next postbus is leaving, you can hop off along the way and explore the area.
Route: Chur - Thusis - Splügen - Medels - Nufenen - St. Bernardino - Lostallo - Bellinzona
The highest location in Switzerland accessible by postbus is Juf (Avers). It's inhabited all year round and sits at an elevation of 2,126 meters above sea level, right above the tree line. On the way there, you first pass the Rofla Gorge and then continue through the Ferrera Valley.
The postbus takes 51 minutes for the journey and runs several times a day. So you can hop off during the day and catch a later postbus to continue your trip.
Route: Andeer - Ferrera - Avers - Juf (Avers)
Swiss passes are known for their breathtaking landscapes. The PostBus journey allows you to experience this beauty up close. From snow-capped peaks to picturesque valleys and crystal-clear lakes, they offer an impressive backdrop.
Whichever of these passes you choose, you won't regret it. On the way, the view of a beautiful and varied landscape is guaranteed. The narrow roads, steep climbs and winding serpentines also offer an exciting driving experience.
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