What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sion?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sion is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Sion?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sion is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sion. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sion via Locarno FART, Domodossola and Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sion?

The distance between Lugano and Sion is 172 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Sion without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sion without a car is to train via Brig which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Sion?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lugano to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sion train from?

Lugano to Sion train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.

Where does the Lugano to Sion train arrive?

Lugano to Sion train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sion is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lugano to Sion.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Sion?

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Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3284+ hotels available in Sion.

Lugano to Sion - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Sion by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brig
best
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Siontrain Ir95 / ...
4h 38m
CHF 32–147
Drive 188.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Sioncar 188.8 km
2h 57m
CHF 30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus 470
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 3
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Siontrain Ec
5h 51m
CHF 37–84
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain S9 / ...
3. Take the train from Stresa to Siontrain Ec
5h
CHF 36–85

Lugano to Sion by train

147Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 171.9 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sion, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Sion via Locarno FART, Domodossola, and Brig in around 4h 38m.

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