Tirano is the Italian starting point of the Bernina Express red train. Travelers arriving by train from Lecco or Sondrio find themselves right in Piazza delle Stazioni, the logistical heart of the town, where the Trenord station, the Rhaetian Railway station, the bus station, and the Tirano Infopoint of the Consorzio Turistico Media Valtellina all converge. Here’s how to find your way around.
Where is the Rhaetian Railway station in Tirano?
The Rhaetian Railway station — from which the Bernina Express and regional trains to St. Moritz depart — is located in Piazza delle Stazioni, on the left-hand side as you exit the Trenord station. It's recognizable by its distinctive white Art Déco building, designed between 1926 and 1927: the columns framing the triple-arched windows and the slate roof make it unmistakable.
Where is the Trenord station in Tirano?
Where is the Trenord station in Tirano?
The Trenord station — the terminus of the line from Lecco and Sondrio — is located on the right-hand side of Piazza delle Stazioni. Built between 1908 and 1909 to a design by engineers Piccioli and Ramponi, it's one of the finest examples of Liberty-style architecture in Tirano: notable features include its hipped roof with a wrought-iron ridge crest, the wooden gable reminiscent of Swiss chalets, and the Art Déco decorations on the pilasters.
Where is the Tirano Infopoint?
The Tirano Infopoint of the Consorzio Turistico Media Valtellina is located inside the Trenord station building, at Piazza delle Stazioni 18. It's the go-to point for tourist information about the area, maps, and materials on events and attractions in Valtellina.
📍 Piazza delle Stazioni, 18 — 23037 Tirano (SO)
📞 +39 0342 706066
✉️ iattirano@valtellinaturismo.com
Opening hours
1 September – 30 June: Mon–Sat 9:30 am–4:00 pm | Sun and holidays 9:30 am–2:00 pm
1 July – 31 August: Mon–Sat 9:30 am–5:30 pm | Sun and holidays 9:30 am–2:00 pm
📍 Piazza delle Stazioni, 18 — 23037 Tirano (SO)
📞 +39 0342 706066
✉️ iattirano@valtellinaturismo.com
Orari di apertura
1° settembre – 30 giugno: lun-sab 9.30–16.00 | dom e festivi 9.30–14.00
1° luglio – 31 agosto: lun-sab 9.30–17.30 | dom e festivi 9.30–14.00
How do you get to the bus station from Piazza delle Stazioni?
Exiting the Trenord station and continuing to the left, you'll find the underpass beneath the railway tracks — equipped with accessibility ramps — which leads directly to the Tirano Bus Station on Via Calcagno.
Are there buses from Tirano to Lugano?
Yes. International connections, including direct buses to Lugano, depart from the Tirano Bus Station on Via Calcagno. (Booking required)
Are there buses from Tirano to Santa Maria Val Müstair?
Yes — from Piazza delle Stazioni in Tirano, via the railway station's pedestrian underpass, you can reach the bus station on Via Calcagno within a few minutes; it's the departure point for international connections to Switzerland and other Valtellina destinations.
