The average train between Bern and Sarnen takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern 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 Bern and Sarnen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Sarnen at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Sarnen station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Bern to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sarnen station.
Book your Bern to Sarnen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Bern and Sarnen is 60.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Sarnen via Luzern in around 1h 39m.