There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) is to drive which costs SFr 15 - SFr 23 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR). However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Sion via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Zermatt and Sion Airport (SIR) is 39 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR), including transfers.
Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Sion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR).
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- Distance: 38.7 km
- Duration: 1h 46m
What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Sion Airport (SIR), Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zermatt to Sion Airport (SIR) via Visp in around 1h 46m.

- Phone
- +41 (0)848 642 442
- railcenter@mgbahn.ch
- Website
- matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Train from Zermatt to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 45
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 20 - SFr 25
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 35 - SFr 45

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Visp to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Visp to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 35
- Website
- RegionalAlps
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 15 - SFr 18
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 28 - SFr 32

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Visp to Sion
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 55
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 18 - SFr 24
- 1st Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
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