12 Train Days in Milan to Build a Day Around

1.Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,954 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Travel from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then ride the second-class Bernina Red Train through the Swiss Alps to Tirano. English-speaking guides such as Sabrina, Monica, and Maria Cristina lead the day, which includes Lake Como views, free time in St. Moritz, and a long return by bus.

“This day trip was everything we could have asked for and the photos don’t even do it justice! If you are on the fence about it because it is a long all day experience, DON’T hesitate, it is worth every penny!! You will see views on the train you can’t see anywhere else. It was some of the most breathtaking scenery I have seen in my entire life. The Swiss alps are even more majestic and grand than I thought imaginable. My wife and I couldn’t get over it!! Sabrina our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable and funny. She gave you so much facts and info along the way, had…”

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2.Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Milan by coach to St. Moritz, then ride the second-class Bernina train through the Alps to Tirano. Expect opening windows, glaciers, viaducts, free time in St. Moritz, an English-speaking guide, and a very long day with limited seating control.

“Incredible experience. The views of the Alps were breathtaking. We lucked out going on a Sunday in February and were able to see horse racing on a frozen lake (yes, that’s a thing) during the White Turf Festival in St. Moritz.”

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3.Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join a small group of up to 12 from Milan for a full day in Como and Lugano. Your English-speaking guide handles the trains, ferry, and funicular, while you enjoy a Lake Como cruise, villa views, Torno, free time, and Swiss lakeside scenery.

“You travel with train from Milan to Como. There could be some delays for the boat cruise. We was to take the boat at 10.00 am but that tour and 10.30 was cancelled so we went on the cruise at 11.00. Como is beautiful and the surrounding there. Then after Quick Look at the cathedral and lunch we went back on the train and headed to Lugano. There we stayed about two hours walking around. Nice and beautiful place. Amato our tour guide was very good. At 5.30 we met to head to the train back to Milan. It was nice that this was very small group.”

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4.Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Join a group of up to 18 from Milan Central Station for a 12-hour-45-minute journey through Lake Como and Valtellina. Ride the Bernina railway to the Alps, stop at a high mountain point, and visit St. Moritz with guides such as Luca, Silvia, or Paola.

“The trip was amazing, Giulia is a fantastic guild, Luca went above and beyond to make sure everything came together. The small group made everything feel like friends on an adventure, the sights were ones I will always cherish. I highly recommend this company and this tour”

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5.Tour Bernina Red Train And St Moritz from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $142Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Milan to Tirano, visit the Madonna di Tirano Sanctuary, and ride the second-class Bernina Red Train toward St. Moritz. You get free time in the resort town, bilingual guiding in English and Spanish, and an optional Lake Como cruise.

“Very bed experience,on the way back with train,there was no seat for me and my wife together. Trip ruined!”

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6.Venice and Verona Full-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 217 reviews · from $180

Travel from Milan to Verona and Venice in a single 13.5-hour day. Your English or Spanish tour leader guides you through Juliet’s Balcony, Castelvecchio, Saint Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and Venice’s winding streets, with free time for food, shopping, photos, or a gondola ride.

“This is one of the most memorable and lifelong cherished trips I have ever had with the best travel guide cum friend named Kiara. She is so wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable, supportive guide during our whole trip. Never gave a chance to feel bored during entire trip. This is the moment and trip I was looking for to make some memories for lifetime. Well done Kiara to make it happen. Cheers. Highly recommended. 5 stars to Kiara. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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7.Venice and Verona Full Day Tour by Train from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Milan to Verona and Venice by train on a 13.5-hour group tour. A tour leader such as Gaia, Laura, or Arelette handles the rail connections and gives bilingual English and Spanish orientation, while you get free time for food, shopping, photos, and possibly a gondola ride.

“This was one of the best tours I had in last few years. Did both Verona and Venice in a day! Wow. The host Hager Muhammad was amazing and also formed great connection/fun with other travellers. A suggestion is to keep only single language trip so everyone can interact.”

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8.Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Train From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Milan by air-conditioned vehicle to Lake Como, Lecco, Tirano, and St. Moritz, then ride the second-class Bernina route with opening windows. Guides such as Mara, Claudia, Anna, and Paula have led this trip, which can run in either direction and may allow only limited time in St. Moritz.

“The train ride through the snow covered Alps is just stunning! Worth the day! Both the guide and the driver were amazing. A well conducted tour. Highly recommend it.”

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9.Private tour to Bernina train & Lake Como. Hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $1,245

Travel from your Milan hotel by private vehicle to St. Moritz, ride the Bernina Red Train to Tirano, and return by road. An optional stop in Varenna or Lecco adds Lake Como. Guides Mara and driver Filippo may lead the day.

“What a great Trip!! Our guide Mara was very knowledgeable about Milan and the Swiss Alps, we learned so much about the history and culture of each region. Our driver Filippo was a great driver!! Daron & Lucy California”

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10.Lake Como cruise, St.Moritz and Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 29 reviews · from $202

Leave Milan by air-conditioned coach for a Lake Como cruise, cross the Maloja Pass, explore St. Moritz, and ride the Bernina route to Tirano in second class. Guides vary by departure, with Francesca, Sara, and Simona among those assigned. Expect big views, tight timing, and a very long day.

“Our guide Marchella with Viaggi tours was very rude and unprofessional. She arrived 20 minutes late and pushed us throughout the trip trying to make up time. My wife was moving slow because of a recent knee replacement and MarchellRead more”

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11.Florence Renaissance and Medieval: Day Trip from Milano by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $198

Take an early high-speed train from Milan to Florence, then join a local guide such as Marta, Mia, or Yulia for a 1.5-hour walk past Medici landmarks, the Duomo, Dante’s quarter, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy about eight hours on your own before returning to Milan.

“Our Guide Marta was knowledgeable about the history of the city, she could explain very detail our enquiry about the city history with all the drama and conflics, eventough the participants were only us since the others not turned up yet Marta still did her job sincerely and enthusiastically.”

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12.Florence Walking Tour with Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · from $174

Take a fast train from Milan to Florence, then join an English-speaking guide for a focused walk through Medici landmarks, the Duomo, Dante’s quarter, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Add a guided interior visit to Florence Cathedral for direct access and extra Renaissance detail.

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