There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Sion by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Lyon to Sion by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sion is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sion is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
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.
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.
The distance between Lyon and Sion is 314 km. The road distance is 279 km.
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.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lyon to Sion, including transfers.
Lyon to Sion bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Sion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
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.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Sion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sion station.
Lyon to Sion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sion is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Lyon to Sion.
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