The average train between Basel and Sion takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Sion. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Sion. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Sion at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sion. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sion station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Basel to Sion train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sion train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sion station.
Book your Basel to Sion train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and RegionalAlps.
The distance between Basel and Sion is 148.9 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sion via Visp in around 2h 44m.