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

The cheapest way to get from Sarnen to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarnen to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Sarnen and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Sarnen to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Sarnen and arriving at Locarno via Luzern and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Sarnen to Locarno?

The distance between Sarnen and Locarno is 177 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarnen to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Sarnen to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarnen to Locarno train from?

Sarnen to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Sarnen to Locarno?

The best way to get from Sarnen to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Sarnen to Locarno train arrive?

Sarnen to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Sarnen to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarnen to Locarno is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sarnen to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2984+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sarnen to Locarno by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
3h 7m
CHF 54–81
Drive 160.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sarnen to Locarnocar 160.4 km
1h 57m
CHF 26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 19m
CHF 28–63
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain Ir26 / ...
4h 36m
CHF 69–203

Sarnen to Locarno by train

135Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.9 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–130 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 10–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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