Train from Neuchâtel to Sion

🇨🇭 Neuchâtel → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

91 km

SSE (159.1°)

Rail Distance

~118 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~54m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

19.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 23.1 kg

Taking the train saves 19.0 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Neuchâtel
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Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

SBB trains link Neuchâtel to Sion in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes via Lausanne, running regularly throughout the day. The route connects the Jura lakeside to the Rhône Valley heart of Valais canton. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the full journey.

Scenic Highlight

The Lavaux vineyard terraces between Lausanne and Montreux, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, frame Lake Geneva in spectacular fashion from the train window.

Booking Tip

Purchase tickets via sbb.ch or the SBB app; Supersaver fares require advance booking but offer meaningful savings over full-price tickets.

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 Neuchâtel

🇨🇭 Aigle 76 km 🇮🇹 Milan 242 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 91 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 131 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 79 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Neuchâtel to Sion takes approximately 54m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~118 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Neuchâtel to Sion is approximately 118 km (91 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Neuchâtel to Sion emits approximately 4.0 kg of CO2, compared to 23.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 19.0 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27