There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Bernina Express by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to St. Moritz, Bahnhofbus 631
6h 28mCHF 13–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhofbus 171
- Take the train from Thusis to St. Moritztrain Ir38 / ...
6h 41mDrive 187.7 km
- Drive from Locarno to Bernina Expresscar 187.7 km
2h 41mCHF 31–44Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
- Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain
- Take the train from Tirano to Ospizio Berninatrain R19 / ...
7h 43m
Locarno to Bernina Express by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Bernina Express is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Bernina Express is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Bernina Express. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Ospizio Bernina via Monza and Tirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Locarno and Bernina Express is 187 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Bernina Express without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 35.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Locarno to Bernina Express, including transfers.
Locarno to Bernina Express train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Bernina Express is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
Locarno to Bernina Express train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Bernina Express is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Locarno to Bernina Express.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Bernina Express, Switzerland?
PostAuto Schweiz AG operates a bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to St. Moritz, Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost CHF 10–15 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Bernina Express via Monza, Tirano, and Ospizio Bernina in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- Website
- rhb.ch
Train from Thusis to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
Train from Tirano to Ospizio Bernina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Locarno to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Tirano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to St. Moritz, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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