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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 5h.

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 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Basel. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Basel SBB via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sion to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Basel bus from?

Sion to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sion station.

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.

Train or bus from Sion to Basel?

The best way to get from Sion to Basel is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 5h.

Where does the Sion to Basel bus arrive?

Sion to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne 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?

Book your Sion to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sion to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 886+ 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), 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 VispIr90 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3h 16m
CHF 49–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to LausanneFlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel SBBFlixBus N872 / ...
5h
CHF 24–34
Drive 248 km
1. Drive from Sion to Basel248 km
2h 29m
CHF 41–59

Sion to Basel by train

115Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Basel SBB via Lausanne in around 5h.

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