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Compare train for Basel to Sion
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €82, while a train costs an average of €82.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€82 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Sion, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 40m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€82 vs €91). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Sion
How to get from Basel to Sion by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Sion is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 90 1817 | 1817
9:30 AM 3h26 Basel SBB 12:56 PM Gare de Sion €70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 90 1817 | 1817
9:30 AM 3h26 Basel SBB 12:56 PM Gare de Sion €70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 271 | 271 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
8:30 AM 2h31 Basel SBB 11:01 AM Gare de Sion €76 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 61 10963 | 10963 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 · IR 95 1716 | 1716
8:58 AM 2h40 Basel SBB 11:38 AM Gare de Sion €74 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 61 965 | 965 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718
9:58 AM 2h40 Basel SBB 12:38 PM Gare de Sion €76 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 6 617 | 617 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
10:30 AM 2h31 Basel SBB 1:01 PM Gare de Sion €112 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Sion as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Gare de Sion.
- Travel with SBB to go to Sion by train.
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