Train from Lausanne to Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

74 km

ESE (109.5°)

Rail Distance

~96 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 22m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

14.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 3.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 18.8 kg

Taking the train saves 14.8 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
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Destination

Sierre/Siders

Journey Tips

SBB Intercity trains run frequently along the northern Lake Geneva shore and through the Rhône Valley to Sierre/Siders, taking approximately one hour. The route passes through Montreux and Villeneuve before entering Valais canton. The Swiss Travel Pass is valid for the full journey.

Scenic Highlight

The stretch between Lausanne and Montreux follows the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards perched above Lake Geneva, with the Dents du Midi and Chablais Alps rising across the water.

Booking Tip

Tickets are available via sbb.ch or the SBB app; Swiss Travel Pass covers the route, while Supersaver fares provide savings for early bookers on fixed departures.

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 Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Sierre/Siders takes approximately 1h 22m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~96 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Sierre/Siders is approximately 96 km (74 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lausanne to Sierre/Siders emits approximately 3.9 kg of CO2, compared to 18.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 14.8 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27