Day Trips from Milan to Switzerland

Board the Second-class Bernina Red Train, Switzerland's alpine delight, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to Tirano, board the train to travel on the UNESCO-listed route with its unsurpassed alpine views. Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina Pass to St Moritz, and then enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before your return to Milan.

Travel to the highest point reachable by train in Europe on this full-day tour of the Swiss Alps and Saint Moritz, a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley. After some free time in Saint Moritz for shopping or pastry tastings (own expense), hop aboard the Bernina Express Red Train for a cliff-hanging 2.5-hour ride through the Alps—on a route with UNESCO World Heritage status.

"Experience the stunning views from atop the Swiss Alps and, passing along, the beauty of Lake Como on this full-day tour from Milan. Stop in the historic lakeshore village of Varenna—one of the lake’s most charming—and later enjoy lunch in Italy through Valtellina with a stop for your lunch. Ride the Bernina train up glaciers and into the Swiss Alps. Hop off to enjoy the summit views and then explore the well known mountain resort of S.Moritz".

See the best of Switzerland and Italy on a day trip to Lugano and Lake Como from Milan. Led by a local guide, cruise Lake Como on a sightseeing boat while you keep your eyes peeled for celebrity villas. Then, make a stop in Bellagio, known as the 'pearl of Lake Como.' Continue into Switzerland, where you enjoy some free time to soak up the sights in Lugano. Check out the lakeside views or shop for Swiss chocolate before heading back to Milan.

Swap the city sights of Milan for the lakeside allure of Lake Como with this day trip from Milan. Showcasing the highlights of the glamorous northern lake, the excursion packs in a walking tour of Como town and a visit to Villa Olmo with a boat cruise to Bellagio and free time in Varenna. You’ll travel with a guide to get the lowdown on all the sights, and you’ll be back in Milan in time for dinner.

Visit two countries and two celebrated lakes during this full-day excursion to Italy's Lake Como and Switzerland's Lugano. Departing from Milan, travel comfortably by bus. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Como's historic center and free time to discover Lugano on your own. Tours also include a lakeside cruise and stops in Bellagio. During the panoramic cruise, take your time to look around and see the harmony between nature and architecture. Drift past villas with their beauteous gardens amongst untouched nature.

Escape to the city and head to the beautiful Alps on this full-day tour from Milan to St. Moritz, Switzerland. Take a guided tour of the alpine town and enjoy time to sample delicious desserts or do a bit of shopping. End your day with a ride on the Bernina Express, also known as the highest train in Europe, to the town of Tirano.

Book 48h in advance to Take an unforgettable rail tour through the majestic Swiss Alps on this day trip from Milan. Ride the rails along the spectacular Bernina Pass to the famous resort town of St Moritz. Admire the UNESCO-listed scenery along the railway route. Explore the picturesque town on your own before the return trip to Milan.

Go beyond Milan to discover a world of Swiss-Italian mountains and meadows from the seat of the red Bernina Express train. Known as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys complete with ice fields and waterfalls, the Bernina Express is a bucket list trip but the logistics can be tricky. This day trip makes it easy, packaging coach transport from Milan with a round-trip Bernina Express ticket from Tirano to glitzy St. Moritz. You even get a lunch stop in the cuisine-rich Valtellina region.

Get to the lovely Lake Como and Lugano from Milan on this tour, which offers the opportunity for a cruise across the lake. For two hours, appreciate the view from the boat from the still water. Visit the Como Cathedral, then cross the lake. Look at the villas and chalets, then enter Switzerland to explore the city of Lugano.

See two different countries in just 1 day Taste the renowned Swiss chocolate Explore Bellagio from a unique perspective A splendid cruise on Lake Como

Take a journey to the Swiss Alps on the Green Train from Milan. Pass through a number of villages including Domodossola and Spiez until you reach the beautiful Interlaken. Snap some photos of the lakes and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains that reflect off the blue waters. Learn the history of each area from your guide as you take in the lush scenery of these Alpine villages.

The Bernina Express is one of the most dazzling rail lines in the world and with this experience, you’re guaranteed the best seat in the house. Skip the hassle of arranging transportation to the departure and arrival stations with round-trip bus transport directly from Milan and settle into a panoramic seat for spectacular views of the Alpine peaks between St. Moritz and Tirano.

A long and intense day tour perfect for real wine lovers in Valtellina, one of the hidden gems of Northern Italy. With its stunning alpine landscapes, its picturesque terraced vineyards built over centuries, the elegance of its wines and its genuine gastronomy, Valtellina, if not the most renowned, is one of the most beautiful and underrated regions in Italy. Valtellina produces almost exclusively red wines, made of Chiavennasca, the local name for the Nebbiolo grape, but different from Barolo or Barbaresco. Less tannic and powerful, the nebbiolos of Valtellina are more delicate, with a lot of elegance. Because of the topography and the terraces, mechanization is impossible and everything in the vineyards is done by hand, from growing the grape to harvesting. With this tour you'll visit 1 winery in the morning, have lunch in Tirano in a very special cozy location and then visit a second winery on your way back!

Let yourself be enchanted by a wonderful panorama, visit two countries and two lakes with this full day excursion. The English-speaking assistant will escort you and will give you informative commentary, you will enjoy an amazing experience!

Explore the city of Como, cruise Lake Como, and discover the stylish Swiss town of Lugano, all without risking life and limb in Milanese traffic. Traveling with a guide on an air-conditioned coach direct from your hotel, see sights including the Cathedral of Como, Casino Lugano, and Via Nassa. There’s time to explore independently, choose a spot for lunch, and perhaps do a little shopping.

a unique journey between Italy and Switzerland, two surprising cities, the most famous village on the lake, a splendid cruise

Como is an elegant and vital town: its center is always animated all year round. Its lakeside charm and the sophisticated beauty, the panoramas as far as the eye can see from Brunate, the enchanting villas overlooking the lake make it a very popular destination. Wonder around the city center,enjoying the highlights of the town with your tour guide that you will meet directly on spot and who will accompany you for the rest of your day. Lugano - the largest city in the Ticino holiday region, as well as being an important congress, banking and business center in Switzerland, is the city of parks and flower gardens, villas and of religious buildings. A stop for lunch is included during the day. ( at your own expense )