Train from Sierre/Siders to Erstfeld

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders → 🇨🇭 Erstfeld

Straight-line Distance

104 km

NE (55.1°)

Rail Distance

~135 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 1m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

21.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 26.4 kg

Taking the train saves 21.8 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Sierre/Siders
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Destination

Erstfeld

Journey Tips

SBB trains from Sierre/Siders reach Erstfeld in Uri via a change in Visp, crossing the Gotthard region. Erstfeld is historically the northern gateway to the Gotthard Rail Tunnel and was the main locomotive depot for Alpine freight. Swiss Travel Pass covers the full route.

Scenic Highlight

The dramatic approach to Erstfeld through the lower Reuss Valley, where the mountains close in sharply around the flat valley floor and the first sight of the Gotthard massif appears above, is a powerful piece of Alpine scenery.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; the Swiss Travel Pass is recommended for flexible travel across the Gotthard region, as this area involves multiple connecting services with coordinated SBB timetables.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Erstfeld

🇨🇭 Andermatt 21 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 20 km 🇨🇭 Pontresina 102 km 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz 39 km 🇨🇭 Samedan 99 km

Also from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 91 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Sierre/Siders to Erstfeld takes approximately 1h 1m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~135 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Sierre/Siders to Erstfeld is approximately 135 km (104 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Sierre/Siders to Erstfeld emits approximately 4.6 kg of CO2, compared to 26.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 21.8 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sierre/Siders to Erstfeld 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 Sierre/Siders and Erstfeld.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27