Train from Duisburg Hbf to Sion

🇩🇪 Duisburg Hbf → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

580 km

S (175.6°)

Rail Distance

~754 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 52m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

134.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 12.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 147.3 kg

Taking the train saves 134.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇩🇪

Origin

Duisburg Hbf
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

DB ICE trains connect Duisburg to Basel via Cologne, where SBB continues to Sion through Bern. The full journey takes most of a day with at least one change. This is a rewarding Germany-to-Swiss-Alps corridor passing through both the Ruhr and Rhine regions.

Scenic Highlight

The transition from the densely urbanised Rhine-Ruhr industrial corridor to the serene Swiss countryside and finally the vine-clad Rhône Valley of the Valais is one of Europe's great landscape contrasts.

Booking Tip

Book DB ICE tickets via bahn.de and SBB tickets via sbb.ch, or use a Rail Europe through-ticket; DB Europe fare booking covers cross-border journeys and is often the most efficient option.

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 Duisburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 574 km 🇮🇹 Milan 685 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 569 km 🇨🇭 Bex 576 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 524 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Duisburg Hbf to Sion takes approximately 2h 52m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~754 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Duisburg Hbf to Sion is approximately 754 km (580 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Duisburg Hbf to Sion emits approximately 12.8 kg of CO2, compared to 147.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 134.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Duisburg 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 Duisburg Hbf and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27