The average train between Geneva and Sarnen takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva 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 Geneva and Sarnen. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Sarnen at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Sarnen station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Geneva to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Geneva to Sarnen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Geneva and Sarnen is 178.2 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 85–250 and the journey takes 3h 7m.