Train from Zürich HB to Sion

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

156 km

SW (215.5°)

Rail Distance

~203 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~54m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

36.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 39.7 kg

Taking the train saves 36.2 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

Sion

Journey Tips

SBB operates this route via Bern and the Rhône Valley in around two hours fifteen minutes, with at least hourly services. Sion is the capital of Valais canton, a hub for mountain villages and wine routes. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the full journey.

Scenic Highlight

The twin medieval castles of Tourbillon and Valère perched on rocky hilltops signal your arrival into Sion, offering one of Switzerland's most striking townscapes visible from the train.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass covers the full journey at no additional cost, while Supersaver tickets offer discounts for early bookings on fixed departures.

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 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 Sion takes approximately 54m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~203 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Sion is approximately 203 km (156 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 Sion emits approximately 3.5 kg of CO2, compared to 39.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 36.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27