The average train between Sion and Basel takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Sion to Basel. 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 Sion and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Sion is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:33 PM. 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 Sion to Basel. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Basel station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Sion to Basel train services, operated by RegionalAlps, depart from Sion station.
Sion to Basel train services, operated by RegionalAlps, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Sion to Basel train tickets online with RegionalAlps, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sion and Basel is 148.9 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Basel SBB via Visp in around 3h 18m.