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Bernina Express from Glaciers to Palms Bernina Express From glaciers to palms ÖSTERREICH N AUSTRIA AUSTRIA Zürich Basel Rhe Bern Luzern in Chur /Rhine Interlaken / Graubünden Reno SCHWEIZ Preda – Bergün helical tunnels Davos Permit the cogwheel-free World-famous health resort and Genève Zermatt Lugano crossing of the Albula pass. ideal place to stay in the mountain world of Graubünden. Landquart Chur Piz Linard 3411 m n Plessur In Reichenau- Davos Platz Tamins r hein Vorderr Landwasse Thusis Filisur n Tiefencastel Bergün Ospizio Bernina / Lago Bianco Alp Grüm Albu l atunnel nterrhei Impressive spectacle of Awe-inspiring views Hi Preda colors at 2 253 m a.s.l. of the Bernina massif and Palü glacier. Piz Ela 3339 m Samedan Piz Nair Muottas Muragl Landwasser viaduct 3057 m 2453 m The most spectacular St. Moritz structure on the Albula Line. SCHWEIZ Pontresina Ospizio Bernina SWITZERLAND Alp Grüm SVIZZERA Berninapass Piz Palü Piz Bernina 3901 m V 4049 m vo a l p oschia o P s e c es Bernina glaciers h ia Le Pr Bernina Express The fascination of eternal ice. v o Brusio Valposchiavo A feast for the eyes and the palate. UNESCO World Heritage Tirano Lugano The city of parks, flowers, villas and sacred buildings. For a touch more Italian flavour ITALIEN ITALY Bernina Express Bus: ITALIA Brusio circular viaduct Lugano – Tirano mid-February Landmark of the Bernina Line. to end-November. Lugano 2021 offers Timetables Winter Summer Summer Winter 13.12.20 – 07.05.21 08.05. — 31.10.2021 08.05. — 31.10.2021 13.12.20 – 07.05.21 01.11. – 11.12.2021 01.11. – 11.12.2021 9751) 953 971 951 973 957 975 950 972 974 952 976 972 1) 954 08.32 08.32 13.30 dep. Chur arr. 12.43 18.19 18.19 09.18 09.18 14.27 Tiefencastel 11.42 17.31 17.31 09.33 09.33 | Filisur 11.25 17.17 17.17 09.47 09.47 14.57 Bergün 11.11 17.03 17.03 16.14 | 09.17 | 13.17 | 16.14 S t . M o r i t z | 12.35 15.45 | 18.25 12.35 | 16.23 10.22 09.28 | 13.28 15.41 16.23 Pontresina 10.28 12.24 15.34 | 18.15 12.24 | 16.39 10.40 | | | 16.05 16.39 Bernina Diavolezza | 11.59 15.15 | | 11.59 | 17.00 10.59 10.06 10.59 14.07 16.28 17.00 arr. Alp Grüm dep. 09.48 11.42 14.59 15.44 17.42 11.42 15.44 18.00 12.01 10.54 12.01 14.53 17.16 18.00 Poschiavo 08.47 10.50 13.57 15.09 16.49 10.50 15.09 | 12.20 11.02 12.20 15.01 17.31 | Le Prese 08.35 10.41 13.44 14.54 16.40 10.41 14.54 18.36 12.49 11.32 12.49 15.31 17.59 18.39 Tirano 08.06 10.07 13.17 14.24 16.07 10.07 14.24 59512) › 5951 2) 5950 2) › 59502) 14.20 14.20 dep. Tirano arr. 13.00 13.00 17.30 17.30 Lugano 10.00 10.00 1) 2) Runs from Runs from 26.12.2020 – 06.01.2021 18.02. – 28.03.2021 Thursday to Sunday – Tirano 02.04. – 07.05.2021 01.04. – 31.10.2021 daily Journey times and timetable For a touch more Italian flavour: 04.12. – 08.12.2021 04.11. – 28.11.2021 Thursday to Sunday subject to change. Bernina Express Bus Lugano mid-February to end-November. Reservation supplements A seat reservation is required. The supplement for travel in the panoramic car is the same in 1st and 2nd class. Se ason C: Winter season Season B: Low season Se ason A: Summer season 13.12.2020 – 28.02.2021 01.03. – 31.05.2021 01.06. – 30.09.2021 01.11. – 11.12.2021 01.10. – 31.10.2021 CHF 10.00 C H F 1 4 . 0 0 CHF 16.00 Prices subject to change. InfoT(r)ainment: personal travel Group fare companion 30 % off standard fares for groups of 10 or more. No complimentary seats. with audio guide! Free in 1st and 2nd class for personal smartphones, tablets or laptops. Bernina Herb Express Journey into the Valposchiavo world of herbs Bernina Express flat-rate package: Includes the trip aboard the Bernina Express from Chur or St. Moritz. Immerse yourself in the world of herbs of Raselli Erboristeria Biologica. Including a tour of the herb fields in German, Italian and now also in English. Including a lunch that is 100 % sourced in Valposchiavo at a partner restaurant in Le Prese. Bookable for single travelers and groups. www.berninaexpress.ch/herbs.
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