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Musee d'histoire du Valais
Leading archaeology museum of Valais, presenting regional finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in a historic setting.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Sion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Sion will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Sion without transferring at least once.
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 · R 7 24706 | 24706 · IR 95 1707 | 1707
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506
IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 95 1710 | 1710
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714
IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718
IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716Trains from Zurich to Sion run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Sion trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 · B 591 559138 | 559138 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h31 | 1:47 PM Gare de Sion | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h45 | 1:01 PM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h29 | 1:01 PM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 · B 591 559138 | 559138 · R 91 6120 | 6120 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 1:47 PM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 · R 7 24706 | 24706 · IR 95 1707 | 1707 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 7h19 | 7:21 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 6 955 | 955 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 7h29 | 7:34 AM Gare de Sion | 4 transfers | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 8h16 | 8:21 AM Gare de Sion | 5 transfers | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 8h13 | 8:21 AM Gare de Sion | 5 transfers | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 6 955 | 955 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h26 | 7:34 AM Gare de Sion | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 95 1710 | 1710 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h48 | 8:34 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h35 | 9:21 AM Gare de Sion | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 · R 7 24714 | 24714 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h35 | 9:21 AM Gare de Sion | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 95 1710 | 1710 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h48 | 8:34 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · EC 61 | 61 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h02 | 9:01 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 95 1710 | 1710 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h32 | 8:34 AM Gare de Sion | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h46 | 9:01 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h45 | 9:01 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h45 | 9:01 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h29 | 9:01 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 95 1712 | 1712 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h48 | 9:34 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 95 1712 | 1712 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h46 | 9:34 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 95 1712 | 1712 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h32 | 9:34 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h48 | 10:34 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h46 | 10:34 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 95 1714 | 1714 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h32 | 10:34 AM Gare de Sion | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h46 | 11:01 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h45 | 11:01 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h45 | 11:01 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h29 | 11:01 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h48 | 11:34 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h46 | 11:34 AM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h32 | 11:34 AM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h45 | 1:01 PM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h45 | 1:01 PM Gare de Sion | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h29 | 1:01 PM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h48 | 12:34 PM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h46 | 12:34 PM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 6 617 | 617 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h02 | 1:01 PM Gare de Sion | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h32 | 12:34 PM Gare de Sion | 1 transfer | |
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Leading archaeology museum of Valais, presenting regional finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in a historic setting.
Fine arts museum featuring Swiss and Valais artists, with strong exhibitions in a historic castle complex.
Nature museum covering Alpine geology, flora, and fauna, ideal for understanding the landscapes around Sion.
Scenic hill and lake area with vineyard paths, woodland walks, and one of the best easy viewpoints near the city center.
Historic quarter at the foot of Valere and Tourbillon, rich in medieval lanes, old houses, and postcard views.
Main old-town street lined with historic buildings, shops, and lively terraces, perfect for strolling through central Sion.
A rich Valais cheese fondue made with local alpine cheese and white wine. It is a classic mountain dish shared in winter across the region.
Raclette from Valais AOP, melted and scraped over potatoes with pickles. This is the canton’s most iconic traditional dish.
Air-dried beef from Valais, cured in mountain air and sliced thin. It is a prized local specialty often served as an apéritif platter.
Historic fine dining restaurant in Sion known for refined Valais cuisine, polished service and an elegant old-town setting.
Well-known casual spot for local wines and Valais plates, ideal for tasting dried meat, cheese and regional specialties.
Popular traditional brasserie serving raclette, fondue and other Swiss classics in a warm, relaxed atmosphere near the center.
Sion is costly versus many European cities; hotels, dining, and regional transport are typically priced at Swiss levels.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafes can be rounded to the next franc.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Sion by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sion, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Sion trains use the Zürich HB to Gare de Sion station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Sion train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Gare de Sion has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Inglewood Sion, Brasserie de la Gare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Sion. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Sion. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Sion: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Sion: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Sion: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moxy Sion, Hotel Elite, Hotel Castel.
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