Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Sion

🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

315 km

SSW (206.4°)

Rail Distance

~410 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 38m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

73.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 80.1 kg

Taking the train saves 73.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Stuttgart Hbf
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

DB intercity services from Stuttgart connect to SBB trains into the Valais, with a change in Zurich or Basel. The journey crosses Baden-Württemberg and the Swiss Mittelland before descending into the Rhone Valley. Allow around four to five hours and carry a valid passport or EU ID.

Scenic Highlight

The transition from the Swiss Mittelland plateau to the dramatic gorge of the Rhone near Martigny, with towering limestone walls closing in around the train, marks a spectacular entry into the Valais.

Booking Tip

Book the German segment via bahn.de and the Swiss portion via sbb.ch; a Swiss Travel Pass covers SBB services from the border, and booking three to four weeks ahead secures the best DB fares.

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 Stuttgart Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 303 km 🇮🇹 Milan 367 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 321 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 216 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 243 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Stuttgart Hbf to Sion takes approximately 1h 38m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~410 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Stuttgart Hbf to Sion is approximately 410 km (315 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Stuttgart Hbf to Sion emits approximately 7.0 kg of CO2, compared to 80.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 73.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Stuttgart Hbf 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 Stuttgart Hbf and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27