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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Lyon is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Sion to Lyon?

The distance between Sion and Lyon is 308 km. The road distance is 276.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Sion to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Lyon train from?

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

Where does the Sion to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Lyon is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Sion to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3964+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sion to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 36m
€64–205
Train, bus via Lausanne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 45m
€45–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
4h 49m
€50–177
Drive 276.7 km
1. Drive from Sion to Lyoncar 276.7 km
3h 29m
€49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
4h 50m
€172–397

Sion to Lyon by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Sion, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Sion to Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve in around 4h 36m.

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