Train from Sion to Pontresina

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇨🇭 Pontresina

Straight-line Distance

197 km

E (80.5°)

Rail Distance

~256 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 5m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

45.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 50.0 kg

Taking the train saves 45.7 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

Pontresina

Journey Tips

SBB and Rhaetian Railway trains connect Sion with Pontresina via Bern, Zurich, and Chur, then the spectacular Albula or Bernina mountain line. Pontresina is a distinguished resort near St. Moritz with superb hiking, skiing, and glacier access. Swiss Travel Pass is valid throughout.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhaetian Railway Albula Line between Thusis and St. Moritz, a UNESCO World Heritage Route of extraordinary engineering artistry with spiral tunnels, stone viaducts, and vertiginous mountain vistas, is one of Europe's great rail experiences.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass is valid on both SBB and the Rhaetian Railway, and seat reservations are recommended for the scenic Glacier Express which runs on the same track.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Pontresina

🇨🇭 Andermatt 101 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 83 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 99 km 🇨🇭 Visp 156 km 🇨🇭 Morges 260 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 Pontresina takes approximately 1h 5m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~256 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Pontresina is approximately 256 km (197 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 Pontresina emits approximately 4.4 kg of CO2, compared to 50.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 45.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion to Pontresina 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 Pontresina.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27