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

The cheapest way to get from Sarnen to Arth is to drive which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarnen to Arth is to drive which takes 40 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10.

Is there a direct bus between Sarnen and Arth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarnen to Arth. However, there are services departing from Sarnen, Bahnhof and arriving at Arth, Dorf via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Sarnen to Arth?

The distance between Sarnen and Arth is 52 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarnen to Arth without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Sarnen to Arth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarnen to Arth bus from?

Sarnen to Arth bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Sarnen, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Sarnen to Arth bus arrive?

Sarnen to Arth bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Sarnen to Arth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarnen to Arth is 42 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Sarnen to Arth.

Where can I stay near Arth?

There are 345+ hotels available in Arth.

Sarnen to Arth - 4 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Sarnen to Arth by train, night bus, car, or taxi

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 Sarnen to Luzerntrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Arth-Goldautrain S3 / ...
1h 29m
CHF 26–39
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sarnen, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofnightbus N5
2. Take the night bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Arth, Dorfnightbus N3
2h
CHF 7–11
Drive 42.1 km
1. Drive from Sarnen to Arthcar 42.1 km
40 min
CHF 7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sarnen to Arthtaxi 42.1 km
40 min
CHF 190–230

Sarnen to Arth by train and bus

400Weekly Services

1h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.3 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Sarnen to Arth, Am See via Luzern, Arth-Goldau, and Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sarnen, Bahnhof to Arth, Dorf via Luzern, Bahnhof in around 2h.

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