Train from Bern Hbf to Sion

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

80 km

S (184.3°)

Rail Distance

~104 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~49m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

16.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 3.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 20.3 kg

Taking the train saves 16.8 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Bern Hbf
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Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains connect the Swiss federal capital with Sion in around an hour and a half, following the Mittelland before descending into the sunny Rhone Valley. Sion is the sunniest Swiss city and gateway to Verbier and Crans-Montana ski resorts.

Scenic Highlight

The dramatic descent into the Rhone Valley near Martigny, followed by the approach to Sion with its twin castle-topped rocky outcrops rising from the valley floor, is one of Switzerland's most visually striking rail approaches.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this SBB route; Supersaver tickets via sbb.ch booked ahead offer significant savings on this popular Valais corridor, especially during ski season.

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 Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇮🇹 Milan 212 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 111 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bern Hbf to Sion takes approximately 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~104 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Bern Hbf to Sion is approximately 104 km (80 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bern Hbf to Sion emits approximately 3.5 kg of CO2, compared to 20.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 16.8 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bern 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 Bern Hbf and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27