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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Sion is to bus via Turin which costs SFr 27 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Sion is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Sion. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Sion via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Nice to Sion?

The distance between Nice and Sion is 526 km. The road distance is 428.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Sion without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Nice to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Sion train from?

Nice to Sion train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Sion?

The best way to get from Nice to Sion is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus via Turin, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Nice to Sion train arrive?

Nice to Sion train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Nice to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Sion is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Nice to Sion.

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

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Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3281+ hotels available in Sion.

Nice to Sion - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Sion by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Siontrain Ec
9h 47m
CHF 76–148
Bus via Turin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Aostabus 504
3. Take the bus from Aosta, Autostazione to Martigny, garebus 211
10h 8m
CHF 27–61
Drive 428.6 km
1. Drive from Nice to Sioncar 428.6 km
5h 49m
CHF 67–97
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Siontrain
6h 10m
CHF 62–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Aostabus 1404
2. Take the bus from Aosta, Autostazione to Martigny, garebus 211
10h 58m
CHF 39–90
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain S9 / ...
3. Take the train from Brig to Siontrain Ec / ...
11h 11m
CHF 51–157
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain
8h 26m
CHF 124–298
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
4. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain
7h 33m
CHF 138–359
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain
7h 37m
CHF 60–319

Nice to Sion by train

23Weekly Trains

9h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.2 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Sion via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Sion via Turin, Aosta, Autostazione, Martigny, gare, and Martigny in around 10h 8m.

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