Train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Sion

🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen Stadt → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

226 km

SW (226.1°)

Rail Distance

~294 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 13m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

52.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 57.4 kg

Taking the train saves 52.4 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇩🇪

Origin

Friedrichshafen Stadt
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

DB regional trains connect Friedrichshafen with Zurich, where SBB continues to Sion via Bern. Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance is the birthplace of the Zeppelin airship and has a fascinating museum. The journey offers a pleasant transition from lakeside Bavaria to the Swiss Alps.

Scenic Highlight

The views of Lake Constance (Bodensee) near Friedrichshafen, Europe's third-largest lake bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, provide a grand alpine lake panorama at the start of the journey.

Booking Tip

Book via bahn.de for the German segment and sbb.ch for the Swiss portion; a Swiss Travel Pass covers travel from the border and can save considerable cost on longer journeys within Switzerland.

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 Friedrichshafen Stadt

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 211 km 🇮🇹 Milan 242 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 242 km 🇨🇭 Bex 244 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 107 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Sion takes approximately 1h 13m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~294 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Sion is approximately 294 km (226 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Sion emits approximately 5.0 kg of CO2, compared to 57.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 52.4 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Friedrichshafen Stadt 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 Friedrichshafen Stadt and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27