Maybe it is the holidays, but beware of the Bernina express. We bought the tickets in advance, but this is the nightmare awaiting for you in Tirano. Seats are not booked and you have to wait in the cold for hours. Absolute BS, typical italian mess and lack of organisation. The either change system or avoid it.
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Posted by Mmmaresss
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I never took it, but seat reservations are mandatory no? at least thats what they say on their website:
> A seat reservation on the Bernina Express is mandatory
https://www.rhb.ch/en/panoramic-journeys/bernina-express/
I mean, hundreds of people wanting to go on the same trains is going to cause issues yes. That has nothing to do with Italy or anything else, it’s just tourism.
Straight up from the SBB website:
> Limited train services on lines EXT, R19 and RE9 in the direction of > Landquart | St. Moritz.
> This is due to high passenger volume.
> The restriction lasts from 07:00 until 13:00.
> We advise against non-essential travel, especially without a seat reservation. Thank you for your understanding..
> go during peak season
> theres a lot of people
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Switzerland: a tourist paradise
Books a famous train ride during winter holidays peak days
“typical Italian mess”
Stay home dude.
If you have the possibility I strongly suggest anyone to book a reserved place since all trains both going to St Moritz and Tirano are full… Unless you want to stand the whole journey. The worst part is that it’s not only the BEX that’s full but also the R19 and RE9 that are extremely crowded..
I hope you get a spot to sit since the train tickets aren’t cheap either…
Ragebaitpost… i mean… it’s full on holidays… what you expect?
It’s not a typical Italian mess, it’s a typical overtourism during the peak season at one of the most hyped, limited-availability attractions mess.
Also, going with not-booked seats was your choice. Reservations are mandatory on the actual Bernina Express, you just decided to take a train that runs on the same route but isn’t actually the Bernina Express.
Oh look, youre part of the problem but acting like only the others are. How original.
I see those sponsored YouTube influencer videos about how great are Swiss trains are working.
I’d say it is the holidays … 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
u/Mmmaresss Did you buy a seat reservation in addition to your ticket? It’s just 5 chf :
In peak time – no seat reservation, no guaranteed seats.
It has nothing to do with Italy, just too many people wanting to travel without making appropriate plans.