Train from Sion to Andermatt

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇨🇭 Andermatt

Straight-line Distance

105 km

ENE (63.8°)

Rail Distance

~136 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 1m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

21.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 26.6 kg

Taking the train saves 21.9 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Sion
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Destination

Andermatt

Journey Tips

This Swiss Alpine route from Sion to Andermatt uses the famous Glacier Express corridor, one of the world's most celebrated scenic railways. The route climbs from the Rhone Valley via Brig and the Furka Base Tunnel to Andermatt. Andermatt has become a renowned luxury Alpine resort.

Scenic Highlight

The Furka Pass summer steam railway above Andermatt, operating July to October, offers views of the Rhone Glacier and some of the most dramatic high-Alpine scenery accessible by rail in Europe.

Booking Tip

Book via glacierexpress.ch or SBB.ch; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on regular Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn services, but the Glacier Express requires an additional seat reservation supplement.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Andermatt

🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 99 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 56 km 🇨🇭 Sargans 79 km 🇨🇭 Visp 67 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 21 km

Also from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Bellinzona 129 km 🇨🇭 Brunnen 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Sion to Andermatt takes approximately 1h 1m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~136 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Andermatt is approximately 136 km (105 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Sion to Andermatt emits approximately 4.6 kg of CO2, compared to 26.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 21.9 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion to Andermatt 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 Sion and Andermatt.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27