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Bernina express

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Hi, I am trying to work out a way to do the Bernina express in a long weekend - maybe late November (though I have read there could be bad fog?!)

I am thinking
Manchester > Zurich then train straight to Chur
Stay in Chur
EITHER day in Chur or just get Bernina express the next day - tbc
Stay in Tirano
Return the next day Tirano to Chur via regular train, then keep going through to Zurich
Stay in Zurich airport but stay the night and have a day in the city if possible with flight times

Or is it easier to do a day trip from Milan? We tried to do the Bernina express from Lake Como last year but couldn't due to train strikes and it seems a bit of a logistical faff...

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If you want to do the actual Bernina Express, better get seat reservations now before proceeding any further. Depending on when you want to go, they can be in short supply.

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The problem with the Milan idea is that none of their airports (especially with Ryanair...) are that convenient for Tirano and this plan looks like it might be tight for time. Whereas Zurich is easy for Chur - but not cheap. Easyjet Manchester-Basel may also be viable, there are usually 2 direct fast trains per hour Basel-Chur. What about a circular trip with easyjet, one way each Basel and Milan and no doubling back across the Bernina?

Nobody can predict fog months in advance. But short days at that time of year will be a factor

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