The average train between Lugano and Sarnen takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 every 3 hours between Lugano and Sarnen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Sarnen at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Sarnen station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Lugano to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sarnen station.
Book your Lugano to Sarnen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Lugano and Sarnen is 112.6 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Sarnen via Luzern in around 2h 17m.