Train from Zürich HB to Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

143 km

SSW (212.7°)

Rail Distance

~186 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~50m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

33.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.2 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 36.3 kg

Taking the train saves 33.2 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

Sierre/Siders

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains connect Zurich HB to Sierre/Siders via Bern and the Rhône Valley, with journey times around two hours. Trains run at least hourly and the route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Sierre is the gateway to the Val d'Anniviers and the famous vineyards of the Valais region.

Scenic Highlight

The descent into the Rhône Valley after Brig reveals a dramatic mountain corridor flanked by the Bernese and Pennine Alps, with vineyard terraces cascading down to the valley floor.

Booking Tip

SBB tickets booked online via sbb.ch offer savings over walk-up fares; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free and should validate before boarding.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 104 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 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 Sierre/Siders takes approximately 50m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~186 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Sierre/Siders is approximately 186 km (143 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 Sierre/Siders emits approximately 3.2 kg of CO2, compared to 36.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 33.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Sierre/Siders 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 Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27