How much does the Bernina Express cost?

Bernina Express price The price of the Bernina Express train is CHF 62 one way and CHF 72 return. This is the lowest price possible for non-pass holders, based on a 2nd class Saver Day Pass (CHF 52) and a seat reservation in low season (CHF 10; two reservations for a return trip).

How long is the Bernina Express train ride?

4-hour
A ride on the Bernina Express is a 4-hour, 144 km (90 mile) journey between icy Switzerland and sunny Italy, through 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, with Alpine gradients as steep as 1 in 7, on a railway built in 1896-1904 and now declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What is the Bernina Express and how does it work?

The Bernina Express with its observation cars takes you along the Albula and Bernina Lines through the UNESCO World Heritage RhB – from Chur to Tirano. The Bernina Express with its observation cars takes you along the Albula and Bernina Lines through the UNESCO World Heritage RhB – from Chur to Tirano.

How far in advance can I book Bernina Express scenic train tickets?

Bernina Express scenic train tickets are open for bookings 90 days in advance. Journeys on the Bernina Express are included when you buy a Swiss Travel Pass. However, Swiss Travel Pass holders do require a seat reservation.

Do I need to book a seat on the Bernina?

Seat reservation required. Seat reservations on the Bernina Express and on the Bernina Express Bus are obligatory. Book now online, by phone on +41 81 288 65 65, or at any railway ticket office in Europe (at the earliest three months prior to travel if booking by phone or at a railway ticket office).

How old was sue the Tyrannosaurus rex when she died?

A study of this specimen’s fossilized bones showed that Sue reached full size at age 19 and died at the age of 28, the longest estimated life of any tyrannosaur known. Another Tyrannosaurus, nicknamed Stan (BHI 3033), in honor of amateur paleontologist Stan Sacrison, was recovered from the Hell Creek Formation in 1992.