Often overlooked for the famous Glacier Express, the Bernina Express is arguably the more spectacular journey and comes highly recommended by our experts. The UNESCO World Heritage listed Rhaetian Railway is an impressive feat of engineering with 55 tunnels and 196 bridges helping the train meander through picturesque valleys and dramatic gorges. Viaducts include the statuesque 65-metre-high Landwasser Viaduct and the spiraling circular Brusio Viaduct. You will ascend to 2,253 metres while passing snowcapped mountains, glaciers and alpine lakes en route to the swaying palms of Lugano. The journey from Chur to Tirano is 4 hours, in Tirano you transition to the Bernina Express Bus for the 3-hour drive to Lugano passing vineyards, charming villages and the shores of Lake Como.