Sion Airport Transfers
Choosing a flight to Sion means you benefit from shorter, cheaper ski transfers to a multitude of top Swiss ski resorts, including Verbier, Zermatt, Saas Fee, Crans Montana and numerous others. Ski resorts near Sion airport can be reached by private transfer or, in many cases, by public transport.
Public Transport
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For Snowjet clients wishing to take advantage of Switzerland’s excellent public transport system there’s a free shuttle bus between Sion airport and the train and bus station in the town centre. The shuttle bus will meet your Snowjet flight on arrival at Sion and on your return it will depart from the bus station an hour and a quarter before the scheduled departure time of your flight.
Below you’ll find details of journeys on public transport from Sion to some of the most popular ski resorts in the Valais. All elements of these journeys, whether they be by bus, train or even gondola are bookable in one place @ 
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Sion to Crans Montana – Total journey time 45 minutes
Take the train to Sierre. At Sierre change to the mountain railway (funicular). The funicular station is a 5minute walk from the mainline station. The funicular runs direct to the Montana sector of the resort.
Sion to Grimentz - Total journey time 1 hour 20 minutes
Take the train to Sierre. At Sierre change to the post bus to Vissoie. At Vissoie change buses. From Vissoie the bus runs direct to resort.
Sion to Nendaz – Total journey time 45 minutes
Buses run direct from Sion station to Nendaz.
Sion to Saas Fee – Total journey time 1 hour 30 minutes
Catch the train to Visp. At Visp change to the Post Bus . From Visp the bus runs direct to resort.
Sion to Verbier - Total journey time 1 hour 30 minutes
Catch the train to Martigny. At Martigny change trains. From Martigny catch the train to Le Châble. From Le Châble change to the gondola. The Goldola runs directly to the heart of the resort.
Sion to Veysonnaz – Total journey time 45 minutes
Buses run direct from Sion station to Veysonnaz.
Sion to Zermatt – Total journey time 2 hours
Catch the train to Visp. At Visp change trains. From Visp the train runs direct to resort.
Private Airport Transfers
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The fastest method of getting from the airport to resort - other than helicopter - is a direct private transfer. Snowjet are pleased to announce a brand new partnership with AlpinExpress for Sion Airport transfers. The Valais based transfer provider has been operating its professional airport to resort transfer service for over a decade. Their fully licensed modern fleet includes VW Caravelle 4x4, VW Crafter, and Mercedes Sprinters. Plus their experienced drivers speak both English and French. With AlpinExpress you can get an instant, competitive online quote for private road transfers between Sion and many of the ski resorts in the Valais and all routes are available on request. So whether you’re travelling to a world renowned resort, such as Verbier or Zermatt, or to one of the hidden gems, like Veysonnaz or Grimentz contact 
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Alternatively, try the following local taxi numbers for a quote:
Sion Taxis: +41 (0) 27 322 32 32
Mattei Taxis: +41 (0)27 203 52 52
The below table shows a comparison of direct transfer times between Sion airport and popular ski resorts in the region compared with Geneva.
Sion |
Geneva |
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Adelboden |
45 miles/1hr 45mins |
140 miles/2hr 40mins |
Crans Montana |
19 miles/20mins |
117 miles/2hr 10mins |
Chamonix |
44 miles/1hr 10mins |
51 miles/1hr |
Champery |
40 miles/1hr |
79 miles/1hr 35mins |
Chatel |
44 miles/1hr 10mins |
45 miles/1hr 10mins |
Gstaad |
64 miles/1hr 45mins |
144 miles/3hrs |
Les Diablerets |
47 miles/1hr |
80 miles/1hr 35mins |
Leysin |
44 miles/55mins |
77 miles/1hr 30mins |
Nendaz |
7.5 miles/20mins |
106 miles/2hrs |
Saas Fee |
43 miles/1hr 15mins |
141 miles/2hr 45mins |
Verbier |
34 miles/50mins |
101 miles/2hrs |
Villars |
35 miles/45mins |
78 miles/1hr 30mins |
Zermatt |
46 miles/1hr 30mins |
98 miles/2hr 10mins |
Sion offers time saving of approx 1-2 hours compared with Geneva |
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Sion and Geneva transfer times are comparable |
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Helicopter Transfers
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Helicopter is the fastest way to get from Sion airport to resort bar none. The transfer time to Zermatt from Sion, for example, is a little over 2 hours by road but just 15 minutes by helicopter.
Plus choosing a helicopter transfer means you get unparalleled views of the mountains.
Helicopter transfer between Sion airport and a ski resorts in the Valais region are bookable with the following companies:
