Train from Sion to Erstfeld

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇨🇭 Erstfeld

Straight-line Distance

119 km

NE (55.8°)

Rail Distance

~155 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~43m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

27.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 30.3 kg

Taking the train saves 27.6 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

Erstfeld

Journey Tips

SBB trains connect Sion with Erstfeld at the northern Gotthard Base Tunnel entrance, routing via Bern and Lucerne. Erstfeld sits at the foot of the historic Gotthard mountain route and offers dramatic alpine scenery. Swiss Travel Pass is fully valid on this domestic journey.

Scenic Highlight

The descent through the Reuss Valley toward Erstfeld, with the vertical limestone walls of the Gotthard massif towering overhead, conveys the raw geological power of the Central Alps.

Booking Tip

Buy tickets via sbb.ch or the SBB app; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free, and this is typically a regional journey where Supersaver fares offer modest but worthwhile savings.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Erstfeld

🇨🇭 Andermatt 21 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 20 km 🇨🇭 Pontresina 102 km 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz 39 km 🇨🇭 Samedan 99 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 Erstfeld takes approximately 43m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~155 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Erstfeld is approximately 155 km (119 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 Erstfeld emits approximately 2.6 kg of CO2, compared to 30.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 27.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion 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 Sion and Erstfeld.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27