What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Sarnen?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Sarnen is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Sarnen?

The fastest way to get from Como to Sarnen is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Como and Sarnen?

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.

How far is it from Como to Sarnen?

The distance between Como and Sarnen is 209 km. The road distance is 200.8 km.

How do I travel from Como to Sarnen without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Como to Sarnen?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Como to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Sarnen train from?

Como to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Sarnen?

The best way to get from Como to Sarnen is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Como to Sarnen train arrive?

Como to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Como to Sarnen?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Sarnen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Como to Sarnen.

How do I get a train ticket from Como to Sarnen?

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

There are 827+ hotels available in Sarnen.

Como to Sarnen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
3h 14m
CHF 54–146
Drive 200.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Como to Sarnen200.8 km
2h 11m
CHF 33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Luthern
4h 16m
CHF 55–59
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to LocarnoRe80
2. Take the train from Locarno to LuzernIr26 / ...
6h
CHF 49–84

Como to Sarnen by train

186Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.3 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Sarnen, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Chiasso to Luthern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 47 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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