There are 5 ways to get from Como to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 14mCHF 56–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
3h 49mCHF 20–36Drive 201.7 km
- Drive from Como to Sarnencar 201.7 km
2h 14mCHF 34–50Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 40mCHF 43–120Train via Bellinzona #2
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
5h 25mCHF 59–109
Como to Sarnen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Sarnen is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Sarnen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Luzern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Sarnen via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Como and Sarnen is 209 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Como to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Como to Sarnen, including transfers.
Como to Sarnen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Sarnen is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Sarnen, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–55
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–25
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Sarnen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Como to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Sarnen is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Como to Sarnen.
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