Train from Sion to Como San Giovanni

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni

Straight-line Distance

140 km

ESE (108.8°)

Rail Distance

~182 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~49m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

32.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 35.6 kg

Taking the train saves 32.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇨🇭

Origin

Sion
🇮🇹

Destination

Como San Giovanni

Journey Tips

SBB and Trenitalia EuroCity trains link Sion with Como San Giovanni via the Simplon or Gotthard route. This Switzerland-Italy crossing requires a passport or EU ID. Como San Giovanni station is a short walk from the stunning shores of Lake Como.

Scenic Highlight

The Simplon route descends spectacularly from the Swiss Alps into the lush Italian Lake District, where the landscape suddenly softens into Mediterranean vegetation, terracotta rooftops, and shimmering lakeside views.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch for EuroCity services; Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss portion but not the Italian segment, and seat reservations are required on EC trains crossing the border.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Como San Giovanni

🇮🇹 Agropoli-Castellabate 774 km 🇮🇹 Ancona 427 km 🇮🇹 Bari Centrale 817 km 🇮🇹 Orbetello-Monte Argentario 412 km 🇮🇹 Pescara Centrale 553 km

Also from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 105 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Bellinzona 129 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Sion to Como San Giovanni takes approximately 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~182 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Como San Giovanni is approximately 182 km (140 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 Como San Giovanni emits approximately 3.1 kg of CO2, compared to 35.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 32.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion to Como San Giovanni 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 Como San Giovanni.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27