Train from Basel SBB to Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

140 km

S (181.8°)

Rail Distance

~182 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~49m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

32.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 35.6 kg

Taking the train saves 32.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB
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Destination

Sierre/Siders

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains link Basel with Sierre/Siders in under three hours via Bern and the Rhone Valley. Sierre is the last French-speaking community before the Franco-German linguistic boundary, with the surrounding area producing some of Switzerland's finest wines.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley between Sion and Sierre narrows into classic Valais gorge scenery, with vineyard terraces rising high on both sides and the river threading through the valley floor below.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders ride free on this SBB domestic route; Supersaver fares available via sbb.ch are the most cost-effective option for planned journeys to this Valais destination.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 104 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 km

Also from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Basel SBB to Sierre/Siders takes approximately 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~182 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Sierre/Siders is approximately 182 km (140 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Basel SBB to Sierre/Siders emits approximately 3.1 kg of CO2, compared to 35.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 32.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Basel SBB to Sierre/Siders 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 Basel SBB and Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27