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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sion is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sion is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sion?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Sion. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sion. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Sion via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sion?

The distance between Lyon and Sion is 314 km. The road distance is 279 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sion without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lyon to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sion bus from?

Lyon to Sion bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sion train from?

Lyon to Sion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Sion?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sion is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Sion bus arrive?

Lyon to Sion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sion station.

Where does the Lyon to Sion train arrive?

Lyon to Sion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sion is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Lyon to Sion.

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

Book your Lyon to Sion train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Sion?

Book your Lyon to Sion bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3297+ hotels available in Sion.

Lyon to Sion - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Sion by train (TGV), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ir90 / ...
4h 9m
CHF 74–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Sionbus FlixBus N1157
5h 55m
CHF 20–35
Drive 279 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sioncar 279 km
3h 27m
CHF 44–64

Lyon to Sion by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.1 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sion, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sion via Genève in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Sion 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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