Train from Sion to Flüelen

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇨🇭 Flüelen

Straight-line Distance

122 km

NE (51.8°)

Rail Distance

~159 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~44m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

28.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 31.1 kg

Taking the train saves 28.4 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

Flüelen

Journey Tips

SBB trains connect Sion with Flüelen at the southern tip of Lake Uri, the departure point for the classic William Tell Express. The route passes through Bern and Lucerne before reaching the lake. Flüelen is a quiet resort with excellent walking and cycling in the Uri Alps.

Scenic Highlight

The first sight of Lake Uri from the train as it descends toward Flüelen reveals one of Switzerland's most dramatically enclosed lakes, with sheer cliffs plunging directly into dark blue water.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free and also benefit from discounts or inclusion on the William Tell Express continuation boat trip across Lake Lucerne.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Flüelen

🇨🇭 Andermatt 30 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 28 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 82 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 26 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 62 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 Flüelen takes approximately 44m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~159 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Flüelen is approximately 159 km (122 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 Flüelen emits approximately 2.7 kg of CO2, compared to 31.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 28.4 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion to Flüelen 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 Flüelen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27