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 29 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 47m.

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 60.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 47m.

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 842+ 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 54m
CHF 62–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arese to Lucernebus
6h 47m
CHF 29–42
Drive 245 km
1. Drive from Milan to Sarnencar 245 km
2h 41m
CHF 40–58
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
6h 40m
CHF 52–87

Milan to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia)

88Weekly Trains

3h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 252 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Arese to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–25 and the journey takes 4h.

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