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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sion to Basel
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€100
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sion to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sion to Basel will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
It's difficult to get from Sion to Basel without transferring at least once.
IR 95 1709 | 1709 · IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 61 964 | 964IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 6 966 | 966IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 6 618 | 618IR 95 1713 | 1713 · IC 8 817 | 817 · ICE 106 | 106IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 6 618 | 618IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60IR 95 1709 | 1709 · IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 61 964 | 964IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 6 966 | 966IR 95 1713 | 1713 · IC 8 817 | 817 · ICE 106 | 106
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sion to Basel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sion to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 149 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€78 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sion to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Sion to Basel trains for today, Wednesday, December 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 95 1709 | 1709 · IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 61 964 | 964 | 7:20 AM Gare de Sion | 2h40 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
| IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60 | 7:57 AM Gare de Sion | 2h32 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 8:20 AM Gare de Sion | 2h40 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 95 1713 | 1713 · IC 8 817 | 817 · ICE 106 | 106 | 9:20 AM Gare de Sion | 2h40 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
| IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 9:57 AM Gare de Sion | 2h32 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sion to Basel
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Trains from Sion to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Sion to Basel trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Sion and Basel from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Sion to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sion to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Sion, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Gare de Sion, Sion, Poste / Gare and Sion, Gare Bus Sedunois. When arriving in Basel, you can end your journey in train stations like Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel St. Johann.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gare de Sion, which is located around 0.1 miles (174 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sion to Basel
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Place de la Gare.
- Inglewood Sion
- Brasserie de la Gare
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Moxy Sion
- Hotel Elite
- Hotel Castel
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Simplon line
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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