Train Sarnen to Lugano from CHF 76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sarnen and Lugano takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Sarnen to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 26m
Duration: 180 km
Distance: CHF 76
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Sarnen to Luzerntrain S5 / ...
Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...

3h 7m

CHF 59–173

Sarnen to Lugano train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sarnen and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sarnen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:41 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:35 PM → 9:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:35 PM → 11:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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