There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Sion by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
2h 14mCHF 33–50Drive 68 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Sioncar 68 km
59 minCHF 12–17Bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Le Châtelard VS, Frontière to Martigny, garebus 213
3h 4mCHF 21–38
Chamonix to Sion by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Sion is to drive which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Sion is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Sion. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Martigny, gare via Le Châtelard VS, Frontière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Sion. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Sion via Vallorcine and Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Chamonix and Sion is 61 km. The road distance is 68 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Sion without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Chamonix to Sion, including transfers.
Chamonix to Sion bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Sion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Sion is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 213 bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Sion, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Sion via Vallorcine and Martigny in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Sion via Vallorcine, Vallorcine, Le Chatelard-Frontiere, Le Châtelard VS, Frontière, Martigny, gare, and Martigny in around 3h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Sion bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Vallorcine station.
Chamonix to Sion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Sion is 68 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Chamonix to Sion.
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