Train from Lausanne to Sion

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

65 km

ESE (119.6°)

Rail Distance

~84 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 13m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

13.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 3.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 16.4 kg

Taking the train saves 13.0 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

Sion

Journey Tips

SBB Intercity services connect Lausanne to Sion in around 50 minutes via Montreux and the Rhône Valley, running frequently throughout the day. Sion's historic old town and Roman amphitheatre make it an easy and rewarding day trip from Lausanne. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the journey.

Scenic Highlight

After Montreux the train enters the narrowing Rhône Valley at St-Maurice, where the river gorge and towering cliffs frame a dramatic gateway into Valais canton.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free; otherwise book Supersaver tickets at sbb.ch for the best fares, or use the SBB app for last-minute point-to-point purchases.

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 Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 74 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Sion takes approximately 1h 13m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~84 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Sion is approximately 84 km (65 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 Sion emits approximately 3.4 kg of CO2, compared to 16.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 13.0 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27