Train from St-Maurice to Sion

🇨🇭 St-Maurice → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

28 km

E (87.3°)

Rail Distance

~36 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~37m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

5.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 1.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 7.0 kg

Taking the train saves 5.6 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

St-Maurice
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Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

SBB regional trains cover this short Rhone Valley hop between St-Maurice and Sion in around 20 minutes. The route runs along the valley floor with frequent departures throughout the day, making it ideal for day-trippers. Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this domestic SBB service.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley between St-Maurice and Sion is flanked by dramatic limestone cliffs and terraced vineyards rising steeply above the river, producing some of Switzerland's finest Chasselas and Syrah wines.

Booking Tip

Tickets are available via sbb.ch or the SBB app; Swiss Travel Pass covers this route, and day-of purchase at the station is perfectly feasible given the high frequency of services.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sion

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

Also from St-Maurice

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 42 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 145 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 131 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 152 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 65 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from St-Maurice to Sion takes approximately 37m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~36 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from St-Maurice to Sion is approximately 36 km (28 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from St-Maurice to Sion emits approximately 1.5 kg of CO2, compared to 7.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 5.6 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from St-Maurice to Sion 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 St-Maurice and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27