Train from Marseille St-Charles to Sion

🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

361 km

NNE (25.0°)

Rail Distance

~469 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 50m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

83.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 8.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 91.6 kg

Taking the train saves 83.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Marseille St-Charles
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

TGV InOui and TGV Lyria connect Marseille with Sion via Lyon, popular with sun-seekers heading to the Swiss Alps. The journey routes through Lyon Part-Dieu for the Lyria connection. Marseille St-Charles is a beautiful Beaux-Arts station atop a grand ceremonial staircase.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhône Valley north of Marseille between Avignon and Lyon, flanked by the limestone Alpilles and then the volcanic hills of the Ardèche, is one of France's most varied and dramatic rail corridors.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF Connect for TGV InOui to Lyon and Lyria.com for the Swiss continuation; purchasing combined Prem's and Lyria fares well in advance secures the best overall price.

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 Marseille St-Charles

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 373 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 516 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 428 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 339 km 🇮🇹 Milan 389 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Marseille St-Charles to Sion takes approximately 1h 50m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~469 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Marseille St-Charles to Sion is approximately 469 km (361 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Marseille St-Charles to Sion emits approximately 8.0 kg of CO2, compared to 91.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 83.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Marseille St-Charles 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 Marseille St-Charles and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27