Train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sierre/Siders

🇫🇷 Lyon Part-Dieu → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

215 km

ENE (73.1°)

Rail Distance

~280 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 10m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

49.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 54.7 kg

Taking the train saves 49.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

Journey Tips

From Lyon Part-Dieu, SNCF TGV or Lyria services run directly to Geneva, with SBB IC connections to Sierre/Siders. Total journey time is under 3 hours.

Scenic Highlight

The short TGV hop to Geneva passes through the Jura foothills; from Geneva the SBB follows Lake Geneva's north shore through Lausanne before turning up the Rhône Valley.

Booking Tip

Lyria TGV fares between Lyon and Geneva are frequently discounted. Buy the SBB segment with a Swiss Travel Pass or point-to-point ticket on the SBB app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sierre/Siders takes approximately 1h 10m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~280 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sierre/Siders is approximately 280 km (215 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sierre/Siders emits approximately 4.8 kg of CO2, compared to 54.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 49.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lyon Part-Dieu 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 Lyon Part-Dieu and Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27