There are 4 ways to get from Sion to Valence by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
6h 43m€91–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sion to Lyonbus FlixBus N1157
- Take the bus from Lyon to Valencebus N235 / ...
7h 40m€35–54Drive 306.2 km
- Drive from Sion to Valencecar 306.2 km
3h 45m€65–93Train, bus
- Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva to Annecybus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
7h 9m€97–168
Sion to Valence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sion to Valence is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sion to Valence is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Valence. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Valence via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sion to Valence. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Valence Ville via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Sion and Valence is 415 km. The road distance is 306.2 km.
The best way to get from Sion to Valence without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €90 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Sion to Valence, including transfers.
Sion to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sion station.
Sion to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
The best way to get from Sion to Valence is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Sion, Switzerland and Valence, France?
You can take a train from Sion to Valence Ville via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Valence via Lyon in around 7h 40m.
Train from Sion to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Sion to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Sion to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
Train from Sion to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sion to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Sion to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Sion to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Valence is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Sion to Valence.
Book your Sion to Valence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Sion to Valence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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