We have tickets for the Bernina Express train from Tirano to Chur. The train departs Tirano at about 14:30. Is it possible to leave Venice that morning and train all the way to Tirano in time, or would we need to drive from Venice to Tirano? Geez this sounds like one of those dreaded math word problems. Thank you for any help you can provide.
Somebody just posted about doing that in Transportaion. They will leave Venice at 7:30 am to go to Milan to catch the train to Tirano. You can probably find that schedule on SBB.ch.
Thank you.
Sorry Sasha, I looked, but could not find the thread in transportation.
The thread you were looking for is at http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/helpline/index.cfm/rurl/topic/80820/3-country-pass-and-swiss-scenic-trains.html
Brent We have spend hours trying to figure out how to do just what you are wanting to go..yes there is a train leaving around 7am thru Milan getting you into Tirano just before 1 I believe.. its a long day but we think it will be worth it and will stay over in Chur (although room choices are not the best) before heading to Lake Brienz.. we are traveling in September so we are not able to make reservations yet but this is our plan... many thanks to post from Nigel and Lola I might add
good luck with your trip