By Train in Graubünden with St. Moritz

The Swiss Federal Railway trains that enter Graubünden only travel as far as Chur. From there the fine local Rhätische Bahn (RhB) takes over—from its brand new train and bus station. The Bernina Express runs from Chur to St. Moritz via the Albula route and on to Italy past the spectacular Bernina peaks, lakes, and glaciers. The Engadine Star, which began service in 2000, makes its way from Klosters to St. Moritz in a couple of hours. The glamorous Glacier Express, billed as "the slowest express in the world," connects St. Moritz with Zermatt via the Oberalp Pass, crossing 291 bridges during its 7½-hour journey. The train includes an antique burnished-wood dining car; you can book a table through Passaggio Rail. Reservations for these trains are mandatory and can be made at almost any European rail station. As on the federal railways, a variety of reduced-price passes are available. For information on the local train network, contact Rhätische Bahn or the regional tourism office, Graubünden Holidays.

Train Information

Passaggio Rail (CH-7000, Chur. 081/2521425). Rhätische Bahn (081/2549100. www.rhb.ch). Swiss Federal Railway (SBB/CFF/FFS. 0900/300300. www.rail.ch).