The average train between Basel and Sarnen takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Sarnen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Sarnen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Sarnen at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sarnen station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Basel to Sarnen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sarnen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Sarnen station.
Book your Basel to Sarnen train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Zentralbahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Sarnen is 89.5 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sarnen via Luzern in around 1h 39m.