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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Lausanne and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Sion to Heidelberg?

The distance between Sion and Heidelberg is 486 km. The road distance is 488.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Sion to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sion to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Sion to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Sion to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h.

Where does the Sion to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Sion to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Sion to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Heidelberg is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Sion to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Sion to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sion to Heidelberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Sion to Heidelberg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sion to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
6h 28m
€59–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 122
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108 / ...
11h
€47–69
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 36m
€107–404
Drive 488.9 km
1. Drive from Sion to Heidelbergcar 488.9 km
4h 28m
€84–121
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€164–376

Sion to Heidelberg by train

108Weekly Trains

6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.5 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Sion, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Sion to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Lausanne and Karlsruhe central train station in around 11h.

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