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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Basel. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Basel SBB via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Sion to Basel?

The distance between Sion and Basel is 239 km. The road distance is 248 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Sion to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Basel train from?

Sion to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.

Where does the Sion to Basel train arrive?

Sion to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.

Can I drive from Sion to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Basel is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Sion to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Sion to Basel by train (Trenitalia), train, 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 Sion to Visptrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3h 18m
CHF 25–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
5h 44m
CHF 40–97
Drive 248 km
1. Drive from Sion to Baselcar 248 km
2h 29m
CHF 39–56

Sion to Basel by train

108Weekly Trains

3h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Sion, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Sion to Basel SBB via Visp in around 3h 18m.

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