There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Sion by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
5h 19mCHF 41–170Bus, train via Zurich
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
7h 50mCHF 88–141Drive 439.3 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Sioncar 439.3 km
4h 6mCHF 74–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lausannebus FlixBus 122 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Siontrain Ir95 / ...
8h 35mCHF 54–89
Karlsruhe to Sion by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Sion is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Sion is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Sion. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Sion via Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Sion is 433 km. The road distance is 439.3 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Sion without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Karlsruhe to Sion, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Sion train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Sion train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Sion is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Karlsruhe to Sion.
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What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Sion, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Sion via Basel SBB and Visp in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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