The average train between Milan and Sarnen takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Milan 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 2 hours between Milan and Sarnen. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Sarnen at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Sarnen station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Milan to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Milan to Sarnen train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milan and Sarnen is 174.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m.