Train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sion

🇫🇷 Lyon Part-Dieu → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

200 km

ENE (74.1°)

Rail Distance

~260 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 6m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

46.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 50.8 kg

Taking the train saves 46.4 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria runs direct from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sion, one of France's most convenient ski resort connections. The service enters Switzerland at Geneva and follows the Rhône Valley to Sion. Lyon Part-Dieu is a major TGV hub well-connected to Paris, Bordeaux, and the south.

Scenic Highlight

The Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) shore between Geneva and Lausanne, with the Alps rising dramatically on the south shore and the Jura on the north, provides one of Europe's finest lake panoramas from the train.

Booking Tip

Book TGV Lyria tickets via Lyria.com or SNCF Connect; ski season departures are extremely popular and booking 6-8 weeks ahead is advisable for January-March travel.

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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 Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 215 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 334 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 210 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 176 km 🇮🇹 Milan 339 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sion takes approximately 1h 6m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~260 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sion is approximately 260 km (200 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Sion emits approximately 4.4 kg of CO2, compared to 50.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 46.4 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Lyon Part-Dieu 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 Lyon Part-Dieu and Sion.