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

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

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 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 6m.

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 6m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Lyon to Sion, including transfers.

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.

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?

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Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3333+ hotels available in Sion.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Sion by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ir90 / ...
4h 6m
CHF 75–152
Drive 279 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Sioncar 279 km
3h 27m
CHF 44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ir90 / ...
4h 52m
CHF 58–114
Bus, train via Lausanne
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Siontrain Ir95 / ...
5h
CHF 46–85

Lyon to Sion by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 314.2 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m.

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