Train from Aachen Hbf to Sion

🇩🇪 Aachen Hbf → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

513 km

S (169.0°)

Rail Distance

~667 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 33m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

119.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 11.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 130.3 kg

Taking the train saves 119.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇩🇪

Origin

Aachen Hbf
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

This long Germany-Switzerland route from Aachen to Sion in the Valais routes via Cologne, Frankfurt or Basel, then the Swiss Rhone Valley. DB ICE covers the German segment and SBB EC or IC trains continue from Basel. Sion is the capital of Valais and hub for Crans-Montana ski resort.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhine Valley between Cologne and Mainz, where the river cuts through the legendary Loreley slate gorge flanked by medieval castles and Riesling vineyards, is one of Germany's most celebrated rail panoramas.

Booking Tip

Book via DB.de for the German ICE segment and SBB.ch for Switzerland from Basel; combining a DB Sparpreis with Swiss Travel Pass typically provides the best value for this long journey.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 105 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Bellinzona 129 km

Also from Aachen Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 509 km 🇮🇹 Milan 631 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 499 km 🇮🇹 Venice 751 km 🇨🇭 Vevey 482 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Aachen Hbf to Sion takes approximately 2h 33m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~667 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Aachen Hbf to Sion is approximately 667 km (513 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Aachen Hbf to Sion emits approximately 11.3 kg of CO2, compared to 130.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 119.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Aachen Hbf to Sion typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Aachen Hbf and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27