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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 £72 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 £72, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 149 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £80 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.
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 £8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£72 vs £80). 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.
How to get to Sion from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Sion is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Sion are Martigny, Montreux, Lausanne, Geneva and Brig-Glis. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Sion on Omio.
Martigny is a French-speaking town in Valais known for Roman remains and the Fondation Pierre Gianadda. Set among vineyards beneath Alpine slopes, it has a compact centre and a practical market-town feel.
Montreux sits on Lake Geneva, known for its mild climate, Belle Époque buildings and the Montreux Jazz Festival. With vineyards above the shore and the Alps behind, it feels elegant, relaxed and closely tied to music history.
Lausanne is known for its Olympic heritage, hillside setting and views across Lake Geneva to the Alps. A medieval centre, lively university life and the Ouchy waterfront give it an energetic yet relaxed character.
Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
Brig-Glis is a small Alpine town in Valais, known for the Stockalper Palace and its historic centre. With Swiss and Italian influences and mountain scenery close at hand, it feels local, practical and tied to the Simplon region.
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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