Train from Liestal to Sion

🇨🇭 Liestal → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

143 km

SSW (191.6°)

Rail Distance

~186 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~50m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

33.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.2 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 36.3 kg

Taking the train saves 33.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Liestal
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

SBB trains connect Liestal in Basel-Landschaft with Sion via Basel or Olten and the Rhône Valley. Liestal is a compact cantonal capital with a well-preserved medieval old town. The journey crosses the Swiss Mittelland before entering the dramatic Valais alps.

Scenic Highlight

The narrow Hauenstein pass route used by some SBB regional services south of Liestal cuts through the Jura mountains via attractive wooded gorges, a modest but pleasant contrast to the open Mittelland beyond.

Booking Tip

Buy tickets via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass covers this domestic Swiss route entirely, and fares without a pass are reasonable given the relatively short distance to Basel and the straightforward connection to Sion.

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 Liestal

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 133 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 142 km 🇨🇭 Bex 148 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 96 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 115 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Liestal to Sion takes approximately 50m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~186 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Liestal to Sion is approximately 186 km (143 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Liestal to Sion emits approximately 3.2 kg of CO2, compared to 36.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 33.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Liestal 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 Liestal and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27