The average train between Sion and Lyon takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Sion and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sion is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Sion to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
Sion to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Sion to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Sion and Lyon is 201 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 5h 18m.