Bernina Express Tirano to Chur

[Dhb123]

We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children who will be ages 8 and 12 when we plan to travel in July, 2023).

24 July, 2023 Tirano to Chur (Bernina Express)

25 July, 2023 Chur to Brig (Glacier Express), then Brig to Wengen

8 August, 2023 Wengen to Brig

For the Bernina Express and Glacier Express, we would like 1st class.

What is the least expensive way to take these trips?

[RolandP]

Hello @Dhb123 

Your itinerary means two long travel days on train, these can be very strenous for your children. The Glacier Express is 8 hours... In my opinion, you should take a one day stop somewhere before continuing. The Engadin is a lovely area. 

I suggest the Swiss Travel Pass, which comes with the complentary Swiss Family Card - with it, your Children travel for free on most public transport.

Best regards,
Roland

[Dhb123]

We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children who will be ages 8 and 12 when we plan to travel in July, 2023).

24 July, 2023 Tirano to Chur (Bernina Express) 1st class

Lucca-Prato Centrale                                            6:09-7:26

Prato Centrale-Bologna Centrale                          7:32-8:22

Bologna Centrale-Milano Centrale                        8:56-10:00

Milano Centrale-Tirano                                         10:20-12:52

Tirano-Chur (Bernina Express)                            14:24-18:22

Hotel in Chur 1 night stay (booked)

25 July, 2023 Chur to Brig (Glacier Express) 1st class, then Brig to Wengen 2nd class

Chur-Brig (Glacier Express)                                       9:26-13:40                                               

Brig-Spiez                                                                  13:48-14:23                                               

Spiez-Interlaken Ost                                                14:34-14:58                                               

Interlaken Ost-Lauterbrunnen                                     15:05-15:25                                               

Lauterbrunnen-Wengen                                              15:30-15:42

Hotel in Wengen 13 night stay (booked)

 8 August, 2023 Wengen to Brig 2nd class AND  Domodossola to Milano Centrale - Bologna Centrale - Prato Centrale - Lucca

Wengen-Brig                                                                   10:42-12:44

tunnel

Domodossola to Milano Centrale                                          13:17-14:40

Milano Centrale-Viareggio                                                      16:05-20:00

Viareggio-Lucca                                                                        20:10-20:27

 NOTE: Internet indicates it is possible to purchase both portions at a Swiss Train Station from a window agent, yet you must explain you are using the Swiss Travel Pass for Wengen-Brig, and need to pay for the Domodossola to Milano Centrale (or maybe even to Lucca) portion,  Other option is to buy the  Domodossola to Lucca portion from Trenitalia online.

While in Wengen:

We plan to go up to the Jungfraujoch with reserved seats.

We may take other gondolas/cable cars in or near Wengen.

We would like to consider day trips by bus or train to nearby towns/villages (such as Grindelwald, Mürren, Haslital, or others within 1 hour (one way) by train or bus such as Interlaken, Spiez, Thun etc.).

We generally do not go to museums. 

To save the most money, how and when should we buy these train tickets and what Swiss passes would most benefit us and how? 

What additional information can I provide to help you assist us?

Regards,

Daniel

[Dhb123]

Hello, to avoid a long telephone conversation by calling the sbb.ch call center, I prefer to get help via this forum. If I provide my complete itinerary, who can help me make choices about whether to get a pass or not?

[Dhb123]

Hello, thank you for your help.  So you can see our complete itinerary, I would like to post it and request your help making choices about whether to get a pass or not. Acceptable?

[VlaznimA]

Hello @Dhb123 

For advice, please contact the Contact Center, as already mentioned by my colleague below.

Thank you for your understanding and have a nice day.

Kind regards, VlaznimA.

[Dhb123]

We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children who will be ages 8 and 12 when we plan to travel in July, 2023).

24 July, 2023 Tirano to Chur (Bernina Express) 1st class

Lucca-Prato Centrale                                            6:09-7:26

Prato Centrale-Bologna Centrale                          7:32-8:22

Bologna Centrale-Milano Centrale                        8:56-10:00

Milano Centrale-Tirano                                         10:20-12:52

Tirano-Chur (Bernina Express)                            14:24-18:22

Hotel in Chur 1 night stay (booked)

25 July, 2023 Chur to Brig (Glacier Express) 1st class, then Brig to Wengen 2nd class

Chur-Brig (Glacier Express)                          9:26-13:40                                               

Brig-Spiez                                                     13:48-14:23                                               

Spiez-Interlaken Ost                                     14:34-14:58                                               

Interlaken Ost-Lauterbrunnen                      15:05-15:25                                               

Lauterbrunnen-Wengen                               15:30-15:42

Hotel in Wengen 13 night stay (booked)

8 August, 2023 Wengen to Brig 2nd class AND  Domodossola to Milano Centrale - Bologna Centrale - Prato Centrale - Lucca

Wengen-Brig                                                   10:42-12:44

tunnel

Domodossola to Milano Centrale                     13:17-14:40

Milano Centrale-Viareggio                               16:05-20:00

Viareggio-Lucca                                                20:10-20:27

NOTE: Internet indicates it is possible to purchase both portions at a Swiss Train Station from a window agent, yet you must explain you are using the Swiss Travel Pass for Wengen-Brig, and need to pay for the Domodossola to Milano Centrale (or maybe even to Lucca) portion,  Other option is to buy the  Domodossola to Lucca portion from Trenitalia online.

While in Wengen:

We plan to go up to the Jungfraujoch with reserved seats.

We may take other gondolas/cable cars in or near Wengen.

We would like to consider day trips by bus or train to nearby towns/villages (such as Grindelwald, Mürren, Haslital, or others within 1 hour (one way) by train or bus such as Interlaken, Spiez, Thun etc.).

We generally do not go to museums. 

To save the most money, how and when should we buy these train tickets and what Swiss passes would most benefit us and how? 

What additional information can I provide to help you assist us?

Regards,

Daniel

[Dhb123]

We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children who will be ages 8 and 12 when we plan to travel in July, 2023).

24 July, 2023 Tirano to Chur (Bernina Express) 1st class

Lucca-Prato Centrale                                            6:09-7:26

Prato Centrale-Bologna Centrale                          7:32-8:22

Bologna Centrale-Milano Centrale                        8:56-10:00

Milano Centrale-Tirano                                         10:20-12:52

Tirano-Chur (Bernina Express)                            14:24-18:22

Hotel in Chur 1 night stay (booked)

25 July, 2023 Chur to Brig (Glacier Express) 1st class, then Brig to Wengen 2nd class

Chur-Brig (Glacier Express)                          9:26-13:40                                               

Brig-Spiez                                                     13:48-14:23                                               

Spiez-Interlaken Ost                                     14:34-14:58                                               

Interlaken Ost-Lauterbrunnen                      15:05-15:25                                               

Lauterbrunnen-Wengen                               15:30-15:42

Hotel in Wengen 13 night stay (booked)

8 August, 2023 Wengen to Brig 2nd class AND  Domodossola to Milano Centrale - Bologna Centrale - Prato Centrale - Lucca

Wengen-Brig                                                   10:42-12:44

tunnel

Domodossola to Milano Centrale                     13:17-14:40

Milano Centrale-Viareggio                               16:05-20:00

Viareggio-Lucca                                                20:10-20:27

NOTE: Internet indicates it is possible to purchase both portions at a Swiss Train Station from a window agent, yet you must explain you are using the Swiss Travel Pass for Wengen-Brig, and need to pay for the Domodossola to Milano Centrale (or maybe even to Lucca) portion,  Other option is to buy the  Domodossola to Lucca portion from Trenitalia online.

While in Wengen:

We plan to go up to the Jungfraujoch with reserved seats.

We may take other gondolas/cable cars in or near Wengen.

We would like to consider day trips by bus or train to nearby towns/villages (such as Grindelwald, Mürren, Haslital, or others within 1 hour (one way) by train or bus such as Interlaken, Spiez, Thun etc.).

We generally do not go to museums. 

To save the most money, how and when should we buy these train tickets and what Swiss passes would most benefit us and how? 

What additional information can I provide to help you assist us?

Regards,

Daniel

[Dhb123]

Hello, to avoid a long telephone conversation, I prefer to get help via this forum.  If I provide my complete itinerary, who can help me make choices about whether to get a pass or not?

[AferditaH · Accepted solution]

Hello @Dhb123 

Thank you for your query.

Please contact the Contact Center directly at +41 (0) 848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min) for the best advice on your trip. The colleagues will be happy to inform you about the best offer.

I wish you a nice day.

Kind regards, AferditaH

[Dhb123]

We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children who will be ages 8 and 12 when we plan to travel in July, 2023).

24 July, 2023 Tirano to Chur (Bernina Express) 1st class

Lucca-Prato Centrale                                            6:09-7:26

Prato Centrale-Bologna Centrale                          7:32-8:22

Bologna Centrale-Milano Centrale                        8:56-10:00

Milano Centrale-Tirano                                         10:20-12:52

Tirano-Chur (Bernina Express)                            14:24-18:22

Hotel in Chur 1 night stay (booked)

25 July, 2023 Chur to Brig (Glacier Express) 1st class, then Brig to Wengen 2nd class

Chur-Brig (Glacier Express)                          9:26-13:40                                               

Brig-Spiez                                                     13:48-14:23                                               

Spiez-Interlaken Ost                                     14:34-14:58                                               

Interlaken Ost-Lauterbrunnen                      15:05-15:25                                               

Lauterbrunnen-Wengen                               15:30-15:42

Hotel in Wengen 13 night stay (booked)

8 August, 2023 Wengen to Brig 2nd class AND  Domodossola to Milano Centrale - Bologna Centrale - Prato Centrale - Lucca

Wengen-Brig                                                   10:42-12:44

tunnel

Domodossola to Milano Centrale                     13:17-14:40

Milano Centrale-Viareggio                               16:05-20:00

Viareggio-Lucca                                                20:10-20:27

NOTE: Internet indicates it is possible to purchase both portions at a Swiss Train Station from a window agent, yet you must explain you are using the Swiss Travel Pass for Wengen-Brig, and need to pay for the Domodossola to Milano Centrale (or maybe even to Lucca) portion,  Other option is to buy the  Domodossola to Lucca portion from Trenitalia online.

While in Wengen:

We plan to go up to the Jungfraujoch with reserved seats.

We may take other gondolas/cable cars in or near Wengen.

We would like to consider day trips by bus or train to nearby towns/villages (such as Grindelwald, Mürren, Haslital, or others within 1 hour (one way) by train or bus such as Interlaken, Spiez, Thun etc.).

We generally do not go to museums. 

To save the most money, how and when should we buy these train tickets and what Swiss passes would most benefit us and how? 

What additional information can I provide to help you assist us?

Regards,

Daniel