S Aryal wrote:
We (6 adults) plan to travel on the train from Chur (Switzerland) to Milan (Italy) via Tirano (Italy) on Monday 26th February 2024. My questions are:
- Given it is a middle of winter in Europe, does Bernina Express run on this day (Monday, 26 Feb 2024) departing Chur?
- Can we take normal rail (other than Bernina Express) to travel from Chur to Tirano on the same day?
- Is there a connected train to travel to Milan from Tirano on that day and how long does it take to arrive in Milan?
1 - It does run. For the panoramic coaches, you do need a mandatory reservation (CHF 32 per person). Reservation-free (normal) carriages at the front of the train (24 places 1st class, 76 places 2nd class).
2 - Yes, that’s possible. Every hour from 6.58 until (to get to Milano the same day) 15.58 (change of trains needed; 15.58 by bus from Poschiavo to Tirano, but it’s not a good idea to do this trip in darkness anyway).
3 - There is (every hour) at x.08. It takes 2 hours and 32 minutes. Last train at 20.08. You need to change station buildings at Tirano but they are nearby (takes less than 5 minutes).
Maybe to consider - It’s possible to have breakfast or lunch in a nostalgic restaurant carriage on the way to St. Moritz when leaving Chur at 08.58 or 11.58 (should be reserved). Would mean to arrive in Milano Centrale at 15.40 or 19.40.