Train from Zürich HB to Bex

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Bex

Straight-line Distance

171 km

SW (223.6°)

Rail Distance

~222 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~58m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

39.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 43.4 kg

Taking the train saves 39.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Bex

Journey Tips

Bex in the Chablais region of Vaud is about 1.5 hours from Zürich HB on SBB IC trains via Lausanne. Bex is famous for its historic salt mines and is a gateway to the Vaud Alps.

Scenic Highlight

After Lausanne, the train crosses the Rhône delta and the Chablais plain, with the Grand Combin and Dents du Midi visible to the south on clear days.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass is valid throughout; buy a standard SBB ticket at the station or on the SBB app.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bex

🇨🇭 Sion 28 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 41 km 🇨🇭 Brunnen 148 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 167 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 141 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Bex takes approximately 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~222 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Bex is approximately 222 km (171 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Bex emits approximately 3.8 kg of CO2, compared to 43.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 39.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Bex 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 Zürich HB and Bex.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27