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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Visp and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Sion to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Sion and Karlsruhe is 433 km. The road distance is 439.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Sion to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sion to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Sion to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Sion to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Sion to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sion to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Karlsruhe is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Sion to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Sion to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sion to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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

There are 3 ways to get from Sion to Karlsruhe 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 VispIr
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
5h 23m
€54–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to LausanneFlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe central train station122 / ...
9h 15m
€40–59
Drive 439.2 km
1. Drive from Sion to Karlsruhe439.2 km
4h 3m
€77–110

Sion to Karlsruhe by train

129Weekly Trains

5h 23mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.5 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Visp and Basel SBB in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Karlsruhe central train station via Lausanne in around 9h 15m.

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