Train from Dijon Ville to Sion

🇫🇷 Dijon Ville → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

215 km

ESE (123.6°)

Rail Distance

~280 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 10m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

49.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 54.7 kg

Taking the train saves 49.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Dijon Ville
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

SNCF/TGV Lyria and SBB connect Dijon to Sion via Geneva or Lausanne in around three to three and a half hours total. Sion's bishops' castle ruins and Valais wine scene reward the trip. A passport or EU ID is required at the Swiss border.

Scenic Highlight

After Lausanne the route hugs Lake Geneva's shore through the Lavaux vineyards before the Rhône Valley narrows toward Sion, with Valais peaks closing in on both sides.

Booking Tip

Book the French segment via sncf-connect.com and the Swiss leg via sbb.ch; Rail Europe offers simplified cross-border fares, and the Swiss Travel Pass covers from the Swiss border onward.

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 Dijon Ville

🇨🇭 Aigle 185 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 194 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 187 km 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 126 km 🇨🇭 Geneva 150 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Dijon Ville to Sion takes approximately 1h 10m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~280 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Dijon Ville to Sion is approximately 280 km (215 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Dijon Ville to Sion emits approximately 4.8 kg of CO2, compared to 54.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 49.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Dijon Ville 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 Dijon Ville and Sion.

Train vs Flight comparison

Compare door-to-door time, CO2 and cost for Dijon Ville to Sion

Compare now →

Explore on Sister Sites

Flight Alternative ↗ AirportFYI
Compare with flight options from airports in this region
Destination Airports ↗ AirportFYI
Airports and flights at the destination

Data last updated: 2026-02-27