The average train between Sion and Lyon takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sion to Lyon. 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 6 times a week between Sion and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sion is at 1:02 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 20m • 2 changes

4h 17m • 2 changes

5h 24m • 2 changes

5h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sion to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sion to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Genève station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Sion to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
Sion to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Sion and Lyon is 201 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 5h 8m.