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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Lyon is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sion and arriving at Lyon. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Sion to Lyon?

The distance between Sion and Lyon is 304 km. The road distance is 276.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sion to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sion to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Sion to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sion to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Sion to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sion to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Lyon is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Sion to Lyon.

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

Book your Sion to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sion to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Lyon.

Sion to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sion to Lyon by train, bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
4h 32m
€49–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to Lyonbus FlixBus N1157
5h 25m
€22–40
Train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 18m
€71–236
Drive 276.7 km
1. Drive from Sion to Lyoncar 276.7 km
3h 29m
€48–69

Sion to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

208Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sion to Lyon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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