Experiences by rail
Sit back and enjoy
With its unique mountain routes, the UNESCO World Heritage Albula/Bernina route and famous classics such as the Glacier and Bernina Express, the Rhaetian Railway has been providing first-class rail experiences across the trilingual Graubünden for over 120 years. And no matter which journey you take, one thing always remains the same: the Rhaetian Railway combines the beauty of the landscape, the power of technology and the pioneering spirit of the past century.
UNESCO Albula/Bernina
In 2008, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the Albula and Bernina lines of the Rhaetian Railway to its World Heritage List. This makes the Rhaetian Railway the third railway in the world to be considered "universally outstanding". Enjoy a ride on the historic railway through the beautiful Graubünden high mountain landscape.
Spectacular Alpine Transversal
The Albula and Bernina line between Thusis and Tirano is an excellent example of the development of the high alpine landscape. The line is one of the most spectacular narrow-gauge railways in the world. The Albula Railway was completed in 1903, the Bernina Railway in 1910. The Albula Railway was already considered a masterpiece at the time of its construction. The Bernina Railway is the highest Alpine transversal in Europe and one of the steepest adhesion railways in the world.
Albula Bergün Railway Museum
The Albula Railway Museum is located directly on the Albula line of the Rhaetian Railway. A place for families and railway enthusiasts. Using staged rooms, original exhibits and one of the last "crocodile" locomotives, the museum conveys historical and current aspects of this most spectacular of all Swiss railway lines, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Over 400 exhibits from more than 100 years await visitors on 1,300 m2. The museum can be reached from Davos Platz in 45 minutes on the Rhaetian Railway.
An ideal day trip: Bernina Express
The exciting journey over the Bernina Pass (2,253 m above sea level) leads through wild, romantic valleys, past glaciers and peaks into the Puschlav and to Tirano in Italy.
Today, the Alps no longer have to be conquered. The most beautiful crossing of the Alps already exists: the Albula and Bernina route of the Rhaetian Railway. This connects the north and south of Europe in a uniquely beautiful way - with the Bernina Express. Since 2008, the route from Thusis to Tirano has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This train journey is an ideal day trip from Davos Klosters.
Glacier Express: Slowest express train in the world
A panoramic journey through the high Alps in the heart of Switzerland that couldn't be more beautiful. A 7.5-hour train ride over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the 2,033-meter-high Oberalp Pass to Zermatt.
This classic train offers you the most beautiful journey between Davos, St. Moritz and Zermatt. A comfortable train takes you through a piece of pure nature with aromatic and rustic mountain forests, quiet alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams, and through traditional mountain valleys with centuries-old culture.
Seat reservation required
The "slowest express train in the world" shows a cross-section of the diverse Switzerland and is a piece of real travel pleasure. On the Glacier Express, meals are prepared for guests by the chef in the dining car. The Railbar brings coffee, drinks and snacks directly to your seat. The Glacier Express is perfect for any time of year. Seat reservations are mandatory on all trains and are possible at all train stations and travel agencies in Switzerland.
Time travel on the nostalgia train
During the summer season, a historic train composition travels twice a day from Davos Platz to Filisur.
From May 11 to October 27, 2024, you have the opportunity to travel daily from Davos to Filisur and back with a historic train composition from the 1920s. The nostalgic 1st and 2nd class carriages and open observation cars are usually pulled by the legendary cult locomotive "Crocodile" Ge 6/6 414/415. Due to repair work, these are out of service until further notice. A Ge 4/4 I (BoBo 1) locomotive will operate as a replacement. One of the highlights is the trip over the 210-meter-long Wiesner Viaduct - at 88.9 meters, the highest bridge on the Rhaetian Railway (RhB).
| Train station | Depature time in the morning | Departure time in the afternoon |
|---|---|---|
Davos Platz | 10.18 h | 15.18 h |
Davos Frauenkirch | 10.24 h | 15.24 h |
Davos Glaris | 10.30 h | 15.30 h |
Davos Monstein | 10.37 h | 15.37 h |
Davos Wiesen | 10.46 h | 15.46 h |
Filisur | 10.53 h | 15.53 h |
| Train station | Departure time in the mornings | Departure time in the afternoon |
|---|---|---|
Filisur | 11.06 h | 16.06 h |
Davos Wiesen | 11.13 h | 16.13 h |
Davos Monstein | 11.23 h | 16.23 h |
Davos Glaris | 11.39 h | 16.39 h |
Davos Frauenkirch | 11.44 h | 16.44 h |
Davos Platz | 11.50 h | 16.50 h |
Landwasser Express
Travel comfortably to the Landwasser Viaduct with the Tschutschubai railway.
On the Albula line, halfway between Chur and St. Moritz, a superlative engineering structure is coming up: 142 meters long, 65 meters high, and supported by five brick pillars - the Landwasser Viaduct. You have to take some time to take in the masterpiece in all its glory. The viaduct square near Filisur is the perfect place for this. In summer, it can be reached from Filisur station by Tschutschubai railway.
Combine the nostalgic train and the Landwasser Express
The Landwasser Express transports children and adults to the Landwasser Viaduct in 30 minutes. Tip: Take the regional train at 1.30 p.m. from Davos Platz so that you can catch the Landwasser Express at 2.15 p.m. If you want to start in the morning, take the nostalgic train to Filisur at 10.18 a.m.
Timetable
| Departure Filisur train station | Stop at Landwasser viaduct | Back to Filisur trainstation |
|---|---|---|
11.15 h | 11.45 until 12.15 h | 12.45 h |
14.15 h | 14.45 until 15.15 h | 15.45 h |
The Landwasser Express will run according to schedule every Tuesday to Saturday until October 19, 2024.
Rates
| What | Adults | Children up to 16 years of age |
|---|---|---|
One way | CHF 8 | CHF 4 |
Round trip | CHF 15 | CHF 7 |
Small children up to the age of 6 who do not require their own seats travel free of charge. The same applies to dogs.
Bookable offers
GraubündenPASS - the general subscription for Graubünden
The GraubündenPASS gives you free travel throughout the canton. Get on board and discover Graubünden from its sunny side: within a week on two days or within two weeks on five days, you can experience 7,106 square kilometers of real Switzerland. The train and bus pass is available for a preferred region (1 zone) or for the whole of Graubünden (6 zones). In addition, you can travel to your favorite mountain on selected mountain railways for half price or receive attractive discounts on leisure activities. The GraubündenPASS is valid in the canton of Graubünden on the route network of the following companies: Rhaetian Railway, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, PostBus, Davos Transport Company, Engadin Bus, Chur City Bus, Silvestri Bus Livigno, local buses in Klosters, Scuol and St. Moritz and at lofty heights on the Rhäzüns – Feldis cable car.