Panorama train

Is the Bernina Express included in the GA Travelcard?

Answer

Yes

The GA Travelcard covers the transport from St. Moritz to the Bernina Express. A seat reservation is mandatory on St. Moritz → Tirano.

Verified · Checked todayLast verified 6 October 2026

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St. Moritz → Tirano, segment by segment

  1. St. Moritz → TiranoRhaetian Railway (RhB)IncludedReservation: Mandatory · Supplement: None

What to buy

Conditions

  • Your pass class matches the class you travel in (this guide assumes 2nd class).

Other ways to Bernina Express

  • St. Moritz → TiranoYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from St. Moritz to the Bernina Express. No additional ticket is needed. A seat reservation is recommended on St. Moritz → Tirano.Verified
  • St. Moritz → Bernina Suot, Bahnhof → Le Prese → TiranoYes, the GA Travelcard covers the transport from St. Moritz to the Bernina Express. A seat reservation is mandatory on Le Prese → Tirano. A seat reservation is recommended on St. Moritz → Bernina Suot.Partially verified
  • Chur → Landquart → Samedan, Bahnhof → Le Prese → TiranoRailza has not fully verified the Bernina Express with the GA Travelcard yet. 3 of 4 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Under review
  • Chur → St. Moritz → TiranoYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Chur to the Bernina Express. No additional ticket is needed. A seat reservation is recommended on St. Moritz → Tirano.Verified
  • Chur → Samedan, Bahnhof → Li Curt → TiranoYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Chur to the Bernina Express. No additional ticket is needed. A seat reservation is recommended on Li Curt → Tirano.Partially verified
  • Chur → Landquart → Samedan, Bahnhof → Li Curt → TiranoRailza has not fully verified the Bernina Express with the GA Travelcard yet. 3 of 4 segments are confirmed. Check with the operator before you travel.Under review
  • Chur → St. Moritz → TiranoYes, the GA Travelcard covers the transport from Chur to the Bernina Express. A seat reservation is mandatory on St. Moritz → Tirano.Verified

Getting there

The Bernina Express panorama train runs from Chur or St. Moritz over the Bernina Pass to Tirano. Regional trains use the same line.

Official evidence

  • Rhaetian RailwayStated directly by the operator

    Railza’s reading: Covered; the seat reservation is extra. The Bernina Express needs a valid ticket plus a mandatory seat reservation.

    Official wording: “To travel in the panoramic car of the Bernina Express, you need two things: a valid ticket and a mandatory seat reservation. Practical: you can book both together in the online shop. If you already have a ticket (e.g. GA travelcard, Swiss …”
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    Checked today (Oct 6, 2026)
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    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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    Bernina Express or regional train? | Rhaetian Railway
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  • Rhaetian RailwayStated directly by the operator

    Railza’s reading: Covered; the seat reservation is extra. The Bernina Express needs a valid ticket plus a mandatory seat reservation.

    Official wording: “The discounts listed are valid on Rhaetian Railway trains, including the Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Seat reservations on board the Bernina Express and Glacier Express must be purchased in addition to the ticket. […] GA travelcard …”
    Last checked
    Checked today (Oct 6, 2026)
    Applies
    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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    FAQ | Rhaetian Railway
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