Train from Sierre/Siders to Locarno

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders → 🇨🇭 Locarno

Straight-line Distance

98 km

E (97.3°)

Rail Distance

~127 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~58m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

20.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 24.8 kg

Taking the train saves 20.5 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

Locarno

Journey Tips

SBB InterCity trains link Sierre/Siders to Locarno via Brig and the Gotthard Base Tunnel, with the full journey taking around 2 hours 30 minutes.

Scenic Highlight

The Gotthard Base Tunnel emerges in Ticino; Bellinzona's UNESCO World Heritage castles are visible before the final stretch along the lake to Locarno.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass covers the entire route. The Centovalli Railway in Locarno makes a superb day extension; Swiss Travel Pass also covers this scenic line.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Locarno

🇨🇭 Andermatt 54 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 59 km 🇨🇭 Konolfingen 120 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 100 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 46 km

Also from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 104 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Sierre/Siders to Locarno takes approximately 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~127 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Sierre/Siders to Locarno is approximately 127 km (98 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 Locarno emits approximately 4.3 kg of CO2, compared to 24.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 20.5 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sierre/Siders to Locarno 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 Locarno.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27