There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 55mCHF 62–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
5h 16mCHF 25–41Drive 245 km
- Drive from Milan to Sarnencar 245 km
2h 41mCHF 40–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 28mCHF 98–263Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain
6h 40mCHF 62–182
Milan to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Sarnen is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Sarnen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Sarnen via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Milan and Sarnen is 252 km. The road distance is 245 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Milan to Sarnen, including transfers.
Milan to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Sarnen is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 16m.
Milan to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Sarnen is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Milan to Sarnen.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Sarnen, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–190
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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