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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sion is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sion is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Sion. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Sion via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Zurich to Sion?

The distance between Zurich and Sion is 256 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Sion without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Zurich to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sion train from?

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

Where does the Zurich to Sion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sion is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Zurich to Sion.

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

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Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3167+ hotels available in Sion.

Zurich to Sion - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Sion by train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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 Zürich HB to VispIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to SionIr90 / ...
2h 37m
CHF 62–149
Drive 241.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Sion241.1 km
3h 12m
CHF 40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Sion
4h 43m
CHF 117–308
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to VispIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to SionIr / ...
2h 56m
CHF 70–172

Zurich to Sion by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.7 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sion, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Sion via Visp in around 2h 37m.

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