Train from Avignon Centre to Sion

🇫🇷 Avignon Centre → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

324 km

NE (37.4°)

Rail Distance

~421 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 40m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

75.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.2 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 82.3 kg

Taking the train saves 75.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Avignon Centre
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

This route from Avignon to Sion in the Valais runs via Lyon, then by TGV Lyria or SBB connections across Switzerland and down the Rhone Valley. Avignon Centre is adjacent to the historic walled city; Avignon TGV is the high-speed station 3km outside. Carry ID for the France-Switzerland crossing.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley between Avignon and Lyon, flanked by limestone cliffs, lavender fields, and famous Côtes du Rhône vineyards, is one of France's most historically rich and scenic rail corridors.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF Connect for the French TGV from Avignon TGV and SBB.ch for Switzerland; Swiss Travel Pass covers from the Swiss border, and Sion is a practical gateway to Crans-Montana resort.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 105 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Bellinzona 129 km

Also from Avignon Centre

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 392 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 480 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 338 km 🇮🇹 Milan 388 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 378 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Avignon Centre to Sion takes approximately 1h 40m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~421 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Avignon Centre to Sion is approximately 421 km (324 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Avignon Centre to Sion emits approximately 7.2 kg of CO2, compared to 82.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 75.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Avignon Centre to Sion typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Avignon Centre and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27