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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Sarnen is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Sarnen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Sarnen?

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.

How far is it from Milan to Sarnen?

The distance between Milan and Sarnen is 252 km. The road distance is 245 km.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Milan to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Sarnen train from?

Milan to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Sarnen?

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 28 - SFr 45 and takes 6h.

Where does the Milan to Sarnen train arrive?

Milan to Sarnen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Milan to Sarnen?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Sarnen is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Milan to Sarnen.

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

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

There are 940+ hotels available in Sarnen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Milan 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 55m
CHF 61–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandatebus 518 / ...
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Lucernebus
6h
CHF 28–42
Drive 245 km
1. Drive from Milan to Sarnencar 245 km
2h 41m
CHF 38–55
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
3. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain
6h 40m

Milan to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia)

88Weekly Trains

3h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sarnen via Como Grandate, Lucerne, and Luzern in around 6h.

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