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.
Lyon to Sion by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sion is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sion is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
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 11m.
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 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 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 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Sion 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 24–40 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 28m to drive from Lyon to Sion.
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