Train from Valence Ville to Sion

🇫🇷 Valence Ville → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

240 km

NE (52.2°)

Rail Distance

~312 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 17m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

55.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 61.0 kg

Taking the train saves 55.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Valence Ville
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

From Valence, TER services head to Lyon where TGV Lyria connects into Switzerland, then SBB trains continue to Sion with a change in Geneva or Lausanne. The route follows the Rhone corridor from the Drôme to the Swiss Alps. Carry valid travel documents for the border.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley north of Valence, flanked by the pre-Alpine ridges of the Vercors to the east and the Massif Central foothills to the west, offers dramatic gorge scenery as the train heads north.

Booking Tip

Book the French segments via SNCF Connect and the Swiss onward journey via sbb.ch; a Swiss Travel Pass is worthwhile if spending several days in Switzerland after arrival.

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 Valence Ville

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 255 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 391 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 279 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 215 km 🇮🇹 Milan 343 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Valence Ville to Sion takes approximately 1h 17m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~312 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Valence Ville to Sion is approximately 312 km (240 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Valence Ville to Sion emits approximately 5.3 kg of CO2, compared to 61.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 55.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Valence 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 Valence Ville and Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27