• Zurich main station–Lugano–Tirano–Chur–Zurich main station in one day.
• Passing through the 57-kilometre Gotthard Base Tunnel.
• Travel through the picturesque Valtellina valley on board the Bernina Express Bus.
• Spectacular journey across the Alps via the Bernina and Albula Passes.
• This offer can be booked in both directions.

Included in the offer.

• Journey on the IC from Zurich to Lugano via the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Onward travel on the Bernina Express bus to Tirano. Change to the Bernina Express, to continue to Chur. Return journey on the IC to Zurich.
• Free upgrade to 1st class including seat reservation on the Zurich–Chur section of the route (or Chur-Zurich when travelling in the opposite direction: Zurich main station–Chur–Tirano–Lugano–Zurich main station).
• Surcharge and seat reservation on the Bernina Express from Tirano to Chur and Bernina Express bus from Lugano to Tirano.

Price.

From CHF 87.

(price example for an adult (16 or older), 2nd class, Half-Fare travelcard).

Zurich–Lugano.

Your journey will begin along the shores of charming Lake Lucerne, but you won’t have to wait long for the next highlight: the tunnel of the century. The 57-kilometre Gotthard Base Tunnel will take you from Erstfeld to Bodio, shaving a good 30 minutes off your journey to the magical south.

Lugano–Tirano.

Out of the tunnel and back into the light: in delightful Lugano you will be met by palm trees and a Mediterranean climate. From here your grand tour will continue seamlessly – on board the comfortable Bernina Express Bus. Tirano is the epitome of italianità: pizza, gelato and coffee will be ready and waiting for you on the piazzas and alleyways of this little Italian border town, where you will arrive right in time for lunch.

Tirano–Chur.

Next you will board the Bernina Express heading towards ChurThe railway line blends in harmoniously with the mountain landscape of Bernina and Albula. The train tackles 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and gradients of up to 7 per cent with impressive ease. Perched at 2,253 metres above sea level is the highest point on the Rhaetian Railway: Ospizio Bernina station. The Tirano–Valposchiavo–Thusis route has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status and is one of the hallmarks of the Rhaetian Railway.

Chur–Zurich.

Travel in comfort from Chur back to Zurich in SBB’s 1st class panorama coach, passing Lake Walen and Lake Zurich along the way. Passengers with a 2nd class ticket can enjoy an upgrade to 1st class on this section of the route.

Route: Zurich main station–Lugano–Tirano–Chur–Zurich main station.

Season: 21 February to 24 November 2019.

• Departure from Zurich main station at 7.32 a.m.
• Arrival in Lugano at 9.48 a.m (9.6.–14.12.2019: arrival in Lugano at 09:56)
• Departure from Lugano Stazione at 10 a.m.
• Arrival at Tirano Stazione at 1 p.m.
• Departure from Tirano at 2.25 p.m.
• Arrival in Chur at 6.19 p.m.
• Departure from Chur at 6.39 p.m.
• Arrival at Zurich main station at 7.53 p.m.

Route: Zurich main station–Chur–Tirano–Lugano–Zurich main station.

• Departure from Zurich main station at 7.07 a.m.
• Arrival in Chur at 8.22 a.m.
• Departure from Chur at 8.32 a.m.
• Arrival in Tirano at 12.49 p.m.
• Departure from Tirano Stazione at 2.20 p.m.
• Arrival at Lugano Stazione at 5.30 p.m.
• Departure from Lugano at 6.11 p.m (9.6.–14.12.2019: Departure from Lugano at 18:04)
• Arrival at Zurich main station at 8.28 p.m.

You can purchase your special ticket for the Gotthard-Bernina round trip and reserve seats:

• Online in the Rhaetian Railway Ticket ShopLink opens in new window..
• From RailService on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.).
• At the ticket counter.