Train from Sion to Bellinzona

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇨🇭 Bellinzona

Straight-line Distance

129 km

E (91.0°)

Rail Distance

~168 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~46m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

30.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 32.8 kg

Taking the train saves 30.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Sion
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Destination

Bellinzona

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains connect Sion and Bellinzona via the Gotthard Base Tunnel corridor, passing through the heart of the Valais and into Ticino. The Swiss Travel Pass covers this journey in full. Bellinzona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its three medieval castles.

Scenic Highlight

The transition from the alpine Valais valley through the Lepontine Alps into the Italian-speaking Ticino canton brings a dramatic shift in landscape, from rugged Swiss peaks to palm-lined Mediterranean ambiance.

Booking Tip

Buy tickets via sbb.ch or the SBB app; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free, and Supersaver tickets booked in advance offer meaningful discounts on this popular inter-cantonal route.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bellinzona

🇨🇭 Visp 89 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 59 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 58 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 43 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 114 km

Also from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 105 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Brunnen 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Sion to Bellinzona takes approximately 46m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~168 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Bellinzona is approximately 168 km (129 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 Bellinzona emits approximately 2.9 kg of CO2, compared to 32.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 30.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27