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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Sion is to fly and bus and train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 370 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Sion is to fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 500.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Sion. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Sion via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, München Hbf, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

How far is it from Riga to Sion?

The distance between Riga and Sion is 1875 km. The road distance is 2153.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Sion without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 31h 39m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 1000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Riga to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Sion train from?

Riga to Sion train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Sion?

Sion is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 8:44 PM in Riga and 7:44 PM in Sion.

Where does the Riga to Sion train arrive?

Riga to Sion train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Sion is 2154 km. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Riga to Sion.

Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3492+ hotels available in Sion.

Riga to Sion - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Riga to Sion by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RIX - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Siontrain
7h 52m
CHF 171–491
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RIX - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Brig to Siontrain
9h 9m
CHF 104–370
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
5. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
31h 39m
CHF 270–992
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Muenchen Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
6. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
40h 31m
CHF 290–1,096
Drive 2,153.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Sioncar 2,153.8 km
21h 58m
CHF 359–518
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
4. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain
8h 41m
CHF 175–526
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain
10h 40m
CHF 111–562
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane RIX - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Siontrain
9h 55m
CHF 115–405
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
35h 42m
CHF 168–600
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
5. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
35h 53m
CHF 232–533
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Sioncar
28h 23m
CHF 328–454

Riga to Sion by bus and train

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31h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,875.1 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Sion, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Sion via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 40h 31m.

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