There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 55mCHF 62–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 24mCHF 24–35Drive 245 km
- Drive from Milan to Sarnencar 245 km
2h 41mCHF 39–56Train, 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 99–263Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como Camerlatatrain S11
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Bellinzonatrain S10
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
4h 59mCHF 47–159
Milan to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Sarnen is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 24m.
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 130.
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 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 24m.
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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–22 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–270
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como Camerlata to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como Camerlata to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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