Train from Venice to Sion

🇮🇹 Venice → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

394 km

WNW (284.6°)

Rail Distance

~512 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

91.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 8.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 100.0 kg

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

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇮🇹

Origin

Venice

🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

Venice to Sion combines Frecciarossa or EuroCity services to Milan with onward Swiss connections via the Simplon or Gotthard, requiring at least two changes. The journey traverses northern Italy and the central Alps. Carry your passport for the Italy-Switzerland border crossing.

Scenic Highlight

The departure from Venice Santa Lucia across the Venetian Lagoon causeway, with the shimmering expanse of the lagoon stretching on both sides, is one of Europe's most memorable rail send-offs before the Alpine crossing ahead.

Booking Tip

Book the Italian segment via trenitalia.com and Swiss connections via sbb.ch; a Swiss Travel Pass covers SBB services from the Swiss border and is highly recommended for multi-day Swiss itineraries.

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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 Venice

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 383 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 426 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 326 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 302 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 317 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Venice to Sion takes approximately 2h. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~512 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Venice to Sion is approximately 512 km (394 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Venice to Sion emits approximately 8.7 kg of CO2, compared to 100.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 91.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Venice 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 Venice and Sion.