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

The cheapest way to get from Sarnen to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 27 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarnen to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Sarnen and Lugano?

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

How far is it from Sarnen to Lugano?

The distance between Sarnen and Lugano is 180 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarnen to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sarnen to Lugano train from?

Sarnen to Lugano train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Sarnen station.

Train or bus from Sarnen to Lugano?

The best way to get from Sarnen to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 27 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Sarnen to Lugano train arrive?

Sarnen to Lugano train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Sarnen to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarnen to Lugano is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Sarnen to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sarnen to Lugano 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
best
1. Take the train from Sarnen to Luzerntrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 7m
CHF 44–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
3h 48m
CHF 18–27
Drive 168.1 km
1. Drive from Sarnen to Luganocar 168.1 km
1h 56m
CHF 27–38
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Luganobus
4h 19m
CHF 22–31

Sarnen to Lugano by train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.7 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Sarnen to Lugano via Luzern in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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