How to travel from Basel to Sion

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Sion

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €60.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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€26

Average price

Cheapest

€74

Average price

3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

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30m

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3h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Basel to Sion

How to get from Basel to Sion by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Basel to Sion is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SBBIC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 90 1817 | 1817
09:30AM3h26
Basel SBB
12:56PMGare de Sion
$871One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 90 1817 | 1817
09:30AM3h26
Basel SBB
12:56PMGare de Sion
$871One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 6 613 | 613 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
08:30AM2h31
Basel SBB
11:01AMGare de Sion
$951One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBIC 61 965 | 965 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 95 1718 | 1718
09:58AM2h40
Basel SBB
12:38PMGare de Sion
$941One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 6 963 | 963 · IR 95 1716 | 1716
08:58AM2h40
Basel SBB
11:38AMGare de Sion
$1001One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 6 617 | 617 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
10:30AM2h31
Basel SBB
01:01PMGare de Sion
$1031One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Sion

Travel to Sion easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Sion.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Sion including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Sion is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sion:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sion costing on average $76 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Sion is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Sion take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

The distance from Basel to Sion is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Sion is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Sion as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Sion:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Gare de Sion.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Sion, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Sion by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn to go to Sion by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Sion:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Sion often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Geneva, Paris, Milan Centrale, Geneva International Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sion and these popular destinations at a great price.

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