Summer 2026 · 2 May – 25 Oct
Full summer schedule. The Bernina Express runs up to 3 daily departures in each direction. Red Train runs roughly hourly. This is the high season — book reservations weeks in advance.
2026 schedule · official RhB data
Bernina Express & Red Train timetable 2026
The full 2026 schedule for both the panorama Bernina Express and the regional Red Train across the UNESCO Bernina line. Includes the Vereina re-route from 29 October to 13 November 2026 — when the BEX runs via the tunnel and skips the scenic Bernina Pass.
Year-round
Both trains run all year
2 May – 25 Oct
2026 summer schedule
29 Oct – 13 Nov
2026 Vereina re-route
- Sourced from rhb.ch
- Full 2026 calendar
- Vereina alert highlighted
2026 at a glance
Winter 2026 · 26 Oct – 12 Dec
Reduced winter schedule. The Bernina Express runs fewer daily departures, the Red Train continues hourly. Panorama glass means views are unchanged when there is snow on the line.
Heads-up · 16 days only
Vereina re-route · 29 Oct – 13 Nov 2026
Engineering works on the Bernina Pass force the Bernina Express trains 951 and 952 onto the Vereina tunnel route. You get the panorama train, but skip the Bernina Pass scenery. RhB sells reduced-price tickets for these dates.
Tirano → St. Moritz
Northbound across the Bernina Pass. About 2 h 15 on either train. Red Train is hourly all day; Bernina Express runs the summer-only schedule below.
Red Train — departures from Tirano
| Train | Tirano | Poschiavo | Alp Grüm | St. Moritz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 1623 | 07:41 | 08:19 | 09:07 | 09:58 |
| R 1633 | 09:41 | 10:19 | 11:07 | 11:58 |
| R 1641 | 11:41 | 12:19 | 13:07 | 13:58 |
| R 1651 | 13:41 | 14:19 | 15:07 | 15:58 |
| R 1661 | 15:41 | 16:19 | 17:07 | 17:58 |
| R 1671 | 17:41 | 18:19 | 19:07 | 19:58 |
Bernina Express — departures from Tirano (summer 2026)
| Train | Tirano | Poschiavo | Alp Grüm | St. Moritz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE 970 | 08:06 | 08:50 | 09:25 | 10:30 |
| PE 972 | 10:06 | 10:50 | 11:25 | 12:30 |
| PE 974 | 13:17 | 14:01 | 14:35 | 15:43 |
| PE 976 | 14:24 | 15:08 | 15:43 | 16:50 |
St. Moritz → Tirano
Southbound from Switzerland into Italy. Same scenery in reverse — sit on the left side from St. Moritz for the Lago Bianco / Brusio viaduct views.
Red Train — departures from St. Moritz
| Train | St. Moritz | Alp Grüm | Poschiavo | Tirano |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 1622 | 08:48 | 09:33 | 10:23 | 11:02 |
| R 1632 | 10:48 | 11:33 | 12:23 | 13:02 |
| R 1642 | 12:48 | 13:33 | 14:23 | 15:02 |
| R 1652 | 14:48 | 15:33 | 16:23 | 17:02 |
| R 1662 | 16:48 | 17:33 | 18:23 | 19:02 |
Bernina Express — departures from St. Moritz (summer 2026)
| Train | St. Moritz | Alp Grüm | Poschiavo | Tirano |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE 971 | 09:17 | 10:06 | 10:54 | 11:32 |
| PE 973 | 13:17 | 14:07 | 14:53 | 15:31 |
| PE 977 | 16:14 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:39 |
Chur → Tirano (full Bernina Express route)
The full 4 h 20 panorama route across the Albula and Bernina lines. The Bernina Express is the only train that runs this route end-to-end; on the regional schedule you change in St. Moritz.
Bernina Express — departures from Chur (summer 2026)
| Train | Chur | St. Moritz | Alp Grüm | Tirano |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE 951 | 08:17 | 10:25 | 12:01 | 12:49 |
| PE 955 | 13:34 | 15:41 | 17:15 | 18:00 |
Tirano → Chur
The Bernina Express runs the full route in both directions. Northbound from Tirano departs in the morning to give you the best light over the Bernina Pass.
Bernina Express — departures from Tirano (summer 2026)
| Train | Tirano | Alp Grüm | St. Moritz | Chur |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE 950 | 07:39 | 09:07 | 10:50 | 13:01 |
| PE 952 | 14:24 | 15:43 | 17:31 | 19:41 |
29 October – 13 November 2026: Vereina re-route
During these 16 days, Bernina Express trains 951 and 952 are diverted via the Vereina rail tunnel. They still run with the panorama coaches and at-seat service, but they skip the southern Bernina Pass — Lago Bianco, the Brusio Spiral Viaduct, Alp Grüm — which is the headline scenery of the line. RhB sells these journeys at a reduced price.
What to do if your dates fall in this window
If you can move your trip one week earlier or later, do — you will get the full scenic route. If you cannot move, accept the reduced experience and the reduced fare. If you specifically want the Bernina Pass scenery, switch to the Red Train (Trenino Rosso) for the Tirano ↔ St. Moritz section, which is not re-routed.
Tirano → Lugano (Bernina Express bus)
RhB runs one daily bus between Tirano and Lugano from early May to late October 2026, as a connecting service for travellers continuing south of the Bernina line. About 3 h 10 each way. Mandatory reservation. Not part of the train timetable.
About the 2026 timetable
How often does the Bernina Express run?
In summer 2026 (2 May to 25 October), up to 3 daily departures in each direction on the Chur ↔ Tirano route, plus extra short-section services Tirano ↔ St. Moritz. In winter (26 October to 12 December and again from mid-December to early May), a reduced schedule of typically 1 to 2 daily departures.
What changes during the Vereina re-route?
From 29 October to 13 November 2026, BEX 951 and 952 are diverted via the Vereina tunnel and skip the scenic Bernina Pass. You still get the panorama train and at-seat service, but you miss the headline section of the journey. RhB reduces ticket prices for the affected trains during this window.
Where can I check the live departure times for my day?
The official Rhätische Bahn timetable at rhb.ch is the authoritative source — it reflects real-time delays, weather closures and engineering works that this static page cannot. Use it for the day of travel.
Is the timetable the same all year?
No. Both trains run year-round, but the Bernina Express schedule shrinks in winter (fewer daily departures, no early-morning runs). The Red Train schedule changes very little — you can plan on roughly hourly departures all year.
Does the Red Train run on Sundays and public holidays?
Yes — the Red Train operates 7 days a week including public holidays. The hourly cadence is unchanged. Bernina Express runs every day too in summer, with the small variations of a Sunday/holiday schedule in winter.
Plan your trip
For the day of travel, always cross-check the official Rhätische Bahn timetable for live delays and engineering works. To book a ticket once you know your time, use the prices page or jump directly to RhB.