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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sarnen is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sarnen is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sarnen?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sarnen via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sarnen?

The distance between Lugano and Sarnen is 180 km. The road distance is 170.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lugano to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sarnen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Sarnen?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sarnen is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Lugano to Sarnen train arrive?

Lugano to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Sarnen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sarnen is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Lugano to Sarnen.

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

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

There are 848+ hotels available in Sarnen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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 Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Sarnentrain S5 / ...
2h 17m
CHF 46–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Luzernbus 1524
2h 54m
CHF 18–32
Drive 170.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Sarnencar 170.4 km
1h 52m
CHF 27–39
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Lucernebus
3h 25m
CHF 22–31

Lugano to Sarnen by train

74Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.7 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sarnen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Sarnen via Luzern in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Luzern 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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